Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
Summary
Shi Yongxin, the former head monk of China’s Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling temple funds and bribing officials. The court said he took more than 282 million yuan ($42 million) from temple projects between 2003 and 2025.Key Facts
- Shi Yongxin led the Shaolin Temple from 1999 until recently.
- He was found guilty of embezzling over 282 million yuan ($42 million).
- The crimes included bribery and illegally using temple funds.
- The Shaolin Temple is famous for kung fu and attracts many visitors worldwide.
- Shi was known as the “CEO monk” for turning the temple into a global brand.
- Under his leadership, the temple opened schools abroad and formed a traveling kung fu troupe.
- Shi admitted guilt and chose not to appeal the court’s decision.
- He was defrocked last year by China’s Buddhist association.
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