Head of China’s world-famous Buddhist sanctuary Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation

Did he really commit crimes or does the Communist Party of China want to get rid of him?

"China’s famous Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.

Shi Yongxin is alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one child, according to a notice from the temple’s authority on its WeChat account.

The notice said a joint investigation was being carried out by multiple departments and its findings would be announced in due course. ..."

Head of China’s world-famous Buddhist sanctuary Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation | South China Morning Post "Temple accuses Shi Yongxin of embezzling project funds and temple assets, seriously violating Buddhist precepts and of sexual misconduct"

Head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds

A 2006 photo of the abbot