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Shi Yongxin
Abbot of Shaolin Temple
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Shi Yongxin served as the abbot of Shaolin Temple from 1999 until 2025. In May 2026, he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and bribery. The court found he embezzled over 131 million yuan and misappropriated over 151 million yuan between 2003 and 2025. He was also fined 3.5 million yuan.
Previously, Shi faced investigations in 2015 regarding financial and sexual misconduct; those charges were dismissed by Henan authorities in 2017 due to insufficient evidence. Other controversies included criticism of the temple's commercialization, lavish gifts, and alleged violations of monastic precepts.
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Shi Yongxin
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-03-01
Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple charged with bribery and embezzlement - CNA
www.channelnewsasia.com · 2026-03-21
Former head monk of China's Shaolin 'kung fu' temple jailed for embezzlement - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk · 2026-05-29
Former abbot of China’s famous Shaolin Temple sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption
www.nbcnews.com · 2026-05-29
Head of China’s world-famous Buddhist sanctuary Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation - CNA
www.channelnewsasia.com · 2025-07-27
Abbot Shi Yongxin under investigation for alleged criminal offenses: Shaolin Temple - Chinadaily.com.cn
www.chinadaily.com.cn
Xinxiang in Henan initiates public prosecution against Shi Yongxin - Chinadaily.com.cn
www.chinadaily.com.cn
Shaolin Temple head under investigation in China on suspicion of embezzlement - ABC News
www.abc.net.au · 2025-07-28
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Shaolin Temple head Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24-year jail term
Shaolin Temple head Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24-year jail term and $515,000 fine for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple head abbot sentenced for corruption
The head of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
corruptionsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple head abbot sentenced for embezzlement and bribery
The head of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
embezzlementsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
China's Shaolin Temple head Shi Yongxin sentenced for corruption
Shi Yongxin, head of the Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple head sentenced for corruption
The head of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
corruptionconvicted
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shi Yongxin sentenced for embezzlement and bribery
Shaolin Temple head Shi Yongxin was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
embezzlementsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple Head Shi Yongxin sentenced
The head of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
embezzlementsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple Head Shi Yongxin sentenced for corruption
Shi Yongxin, the head of the Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined CNY 3.5 million for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
embezzlementsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple Head Shi Yongxin sentenced for embezzlement and bribery
Shi Yongxin, head of the Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
embezzlementsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple Head Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24-year jail term for corruption
The head of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, was sentenced to 24 years in jail and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and bribery.
briberyconvicted
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple Head Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24-year jail term for embezzlement and bribery
Shaolin Temple Head Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24-year jail term and $515,000 fine for embezzlement and receiving bribes.
corruptionsentenced
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CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shi Yongxin sentenced for corruption
Shi Yongxin, former Shaolin Temple head, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and bribery
corruptionsentenced
SEV-4
CN·China·about 1 month ago
Shaolin Temple head sentenced for embezzlement and bribery
The head of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $515,000 for embezzlement and bribery.
embezzlementconvicted