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Head of China's world-famous Buddhist sanctuary Shaolin Temple under criminal inquiry
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The abbot of China's famous Shaolin Temple is under investigation for criminal offences, including embezzling project funds and temple assets. In a statement released by the Buddhist sanctuary on July 27, 2025, the monastery said its head, Shi Yongxin, is suspected of seriously violating Buddhist precepts and is currently the subject of a joint investigation by multiple departments.
