The Crime Suppression Division raided the witness test at Wat Rattanawararam, Trat Province, today in the case of high-so embezzling 90 million temple money. The contractor revealed that Somdej Phra Wanrat, “Ney”, wrote a check to pay for the construction of the school building by himself.
On April 6, progress in the case of embezzlement from the accounts of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara and its branch temples following Somdej Phra Wanrat (Jun Pharahmakutto), the former abbot of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, passed away on March 15. In the past, for personal use of more than 190 million baht, the Police Suppression Division therefore conducting an investigation until it was known that the person who embezzled the temple money was Mr. Ney, a close student or Mr. Apirat Chayangkun Na Ayudhya who is close to Somdej Phra Wanrat and had been appointed as a waifu Before leading, they were tracking and arresting him. Along with the seizure of 9 luxury cars, including many other valuables. Total value of more than one hundred million baht And the accused also did the same thing with two other temples in Trat province, which is Wat Rattanawararam. and Khiri Wihan Temple Initially, it was found that the budget for the construction of Wat Rattanawararam was over 80 million baht and the budget for the construction of Wat Khiri Wihan School was more than 10 million baht.
Most recently, on April 5, a news report stated that From the examination of the financial path of Mr. Apirat It was found that the money had been transferred from the temple’s bank account to Mr. Ney’s personal account several times. before being converted to other assets such as luxury cars and valuables especially the luxury car of Mr. Ney that seized all 9 vehicles from the inspection of possession documents Found that the name of Mr. Apirat is the owner of a few cars. Most of the names of the car owners are the names of close people, such as close young men, father, mother and younger siblings. Currently, the investigation is underway to determine whether such persons have been involved in the manipulation of the property acquired by the wrongdoing. too? If it is found that these people have the intention of helping to manipulate property. To evade investigations, money laundering charges may be considered once morest these groups. Meanwhile, an audit of the temple’s financial accounts during 2021 also found that Mr. Apirat has taken many of the temple’s bank accounts to cash out several times. without knowing that the money was withdrawn for any purpose
‘Abbot of Khiri Wihan Temple’ rounded up
At Khiri Wihan Temple, Chamrak Subdistrict, Mueang District, Trat Province, Phra Sophon Thammathada (Han Khunwatto), the abbot of Khiri Wihan Temple who lives in the temple and has heart disease don’t know this Somdej Phra Wanrat was born in Tambon Chamrak and studied at the temple. and went to study at Wat Bowon And when he grew up and had a position, the monks came to develop Wat Khiri Wihan that had been ordained and studied. came to operate in 1980 with continuous travel and bringing Kathin to the ceremony every year A cubicle was built and the temple was restored. And a accommodation was built in the temple area to be used as the residence of Somdej Phra Wanrat when traveling to Trat province.
“As for bringing money to develop temples and schools, I don’t know regarding money. and is not involved because it is a different part of the money and there is no acknowledgment by the measure committee The part will come to do that I don’t know. But the good thing is A person who does not leave their place, does not leave their place and have gratitude for the benefactor I was like a cousin, the same age, but only more than a Buddhist Lent. As for the construction site of the school, it is only provided by the abbot of Wat Khiri Wihan.
Sia Rong Mill received money through the account of 134 million.
while Mr. Surasak Ingprasarn, owner of the Siam Sila Trad diamond mill And the donor of 30 rai of land for the construction of Wat Rattanawararam said that he had known Somdej Phra Wanrat 6 years ago and when he learned that the temple would be built, he donated more than 30 rai of land to build a temple called Wat Rattanawararam Before the construction can be carried out, a permit from the Buddhist Bureau of Trat Province is required to be sent to the central area. After receiving permission, the foundation stone was laid with Gen. Anupong Paochinda, Minister of the Interior as chairman. or Mr. Apirat and Mongkol came to take care of and transfer money into the account of the Siam Sila Trad diamond mill. Disbursement must have 3 people. He is one of them, but never disbursed in the bank. because there will be a payer instead All the money that has been in the construction for 5-6 years has passed into the account of 134 million baht and most recently, before the death of King Wanrat. 19 million has been transferred to the construction of the remaining 10%.
Por. Go through the trad to inspect 2 temples on April 6
“I would like to say that In the past, it was not involved in any disbursement. and does not participate in this embezzlement Because withdrawing money will have 3 people to know and disbursement will take 2/3, but I have never been withdrawn. But when there is a cost, it will be notified and paid. both in terms of wages cost of building materials or other expenses can check all which is very sorry for the incident that happened this time because people close to him are the ones who do Previously, Somdej Phra Wanrat had suggested that the construction be expedited before he might not see the temple. I didn’t think this would happen. But it has to speed up the process to be completed according to the will of Somdej Phra Wanrat,” said Mr. Surasak. will travel to meet at the Siam Diamond Stone Mill in Trat to check the facts Ready to carry out all investigations and have evidence to let the police know.
News reports said that on April 6, around 9:00 a.m., a team of investigative officers from the Crime Suppression Division (BDC) will bring forces to the area. Wat Rattanawararam, Trat province once more to interview various witnesses related to the case, especially the abbot of the temple and the monks of the temple, including the owner of the Siam Sila Trat diamond mill which is the accountant of the temple To check the details of the temple’s financial account After further investigations, it was found that Mr Apirat had fraudulently embezzled money at two other temples in Trat province, such as Wat Rattanawararam. and Khiri Wihan Temple which is the budget for building Wat Rattanawararam more than 80 million baht and the budget for building Wat Khiri Wihan School more than 10 million baht
The director confirmed that the money did not pass through the school’s account.
While Miss Thida Mekwatat, the director of Khiri Wihan School (Somdet Wanratupatham) said that he has taken the position School director 3 years ago following entering Kiriwes School (Rattanapien Upatham) and has included the Khiri Wihan School. and Wat Khiriwet School together After Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn had the idea to build a school to raise the level of school development to have teaching standards that are equal to those in schools in the province. So that the children of Tambon Chamrak don’t have to travel to school far from home All buildings that are being built have been financed by Somdej Phra Vanarat. and the construction money did not pass through the school’s account in any way by having close people to operate all The part that was requested was Kindergarten building and canteen Somdej Phra Wanrat has completed the construction and is nearing completion. Before the death of King Wanrat said to be confident All buildings will have all construction budgets and complete as intended because all budgets have been prepared. Therefore, there should not be any concern in this regard.
Point out that “Ney” takes care of the construction following Somdej is sick.
A construction supervisor (name reserved) supervising the construction of a cafeteria and gymnasium. Wat Khiri Wihan School said that he was a disciple of Somdej Phra Wanrat. by all Wat Khiri Wihan School buildings is the supervisor of all construction workers and there will be another student to come and inspect the work once more As for the budget for the construction of the building, the amount is unknown. Somdej Phra Wanrat will withdraw money to pay for himself in each installment. Therefore, there is no problem in the matter of corruption. But when King Wanrat was treated for gallbladder cancer In December 2021, the behavior of Mr. Ney or Mr. Apirat was found. Write a check out to pay for various construction projects. but refused to bring It is a characteristic that keeps the checks themselves.