Shaolin Temple Abbot Sentenced to 24 Years
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- Published
- May 29, 2026
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- 1:26
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- Last updated
- May 30, 2026
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Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin, the self-proclaimed “CEO monk” who turned the ancient kung fu temple into a global brand, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling over $42 million from temple assets, accepting bribes, and misusing his position. Despite being defrocked in 2023 and cleared of past charges in 2015, Shi admitted guilt …
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Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin, the self-proclaimed “CEO monk” who turned the ancient kung fu temple into a global brand, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling over $42 million from temple assets, accepting bribes, and misusing his position. Despite being defrocked in 2023 and cleared of past charges in 2015, Shi admitted guilt without appeal, marking a major fall for a cultural icon whose name echoes worldwide from Jet Li films to Wu-Tang Clan lyrics. Support the show
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