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Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin has been formally indicted on charges of bribery and embezzlement, four months after his arrest, following a series of financial and sexual scandals.

Former Shaolin Temple Abbot Shi Yongxin Formally Indicted

Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the famed Shaolin Temple, has been formally indicted on charges including embezzlement and bribery. This indictment comes four months after his arrest and follows a string of financial and sexual scandals. Prosecutors in Xinxiang, Henan province, have formally charged Shi with embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, non-state official bribery, and offering bribes, according to state news agency Xinhua.

Abbot Led Shaolin Temple for Over 25 Years

The 60-year-old former abbot led the Shaolin Temple for over 25 years and was ousted in July last year. His indictment highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption within religious institutions in China.

*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-20)*

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