Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.

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China sentences former Shaolin abbot to 24 years for corruption

Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and taking bribes, state news agency Xinhua reported. Shi was also fined 3.5 million yuan (US$516,000). More to follow …

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Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports - The Straits Times

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports  The Straits Times

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Former Shaolin Temple abbot sentenced to 24 years in jail - Global Times

Former Shaolin Temple abbot sentenced to 24 years in jail  Global Times

Ex-head monk of China’s ‘kung fu temple’ jailed for embezzlement

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

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