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Former Shaolin Abbot Charged with Embezzlement and Bribery

3/21/2026

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Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, has been charged in Xinxiang, Henan Province, with embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and bribery.
The Xinxiang Intermediate People's Court received the public prosecution on March 20, 2026.
Authorities confirmed that Shi Yongxin was informed of his rights and that his defense counsel was consulted during the proceedings.
The case follows Shi Yongxin's arrest about four months earlier amid various scandals.

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Story summary

Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, has been charged in Xinxiang, Henan Province, with embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and bribery.
The Xinxiang Intermediate People's Court received the public prosecution on March 20, 2026.
Authorities confirmed that Shi Yongxin was informed of his rights and that his defense counsel was consulted during the proceedings.
The case follows Shi Yongxin's arrest about four months earlier amid various scandals.