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Former Thai monk sentenced to 50 years for embezzlement

Thailand’s Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases convicted former monk Alongkot Poonmook and fundraiser Seksan Sapsubbsakul of misusing donations to a hospice for people with HIV/AIDS. Alongkot, who founded the highly praised hospice, received the maximum prison term of 50 years.
WHO: Thailand’s Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases
WHAT: Convicted Alongkot Poonmook and Seksan Sapsubbsakul of embezzling hospice donations and sentenced Alongkot to 50 years in prison.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026
WHERE: Thailand
WHY: The court found that the defendants misused donations to the hospice.

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