Ms Golf was arrested for exploiting her sexual relations with monks to extort substantial sums, revealing significant issues within Thailand's revered Buddhist institution. More than 80,000 compromising images were recovered during police raids, and investigations seek to reform longstanding accountability issues within the Sangha's hierarchy.
Thai Woman Arrested for Extorting Monks with Sexual Videos
Thai Woman Arrested for Extorting Monks with Sexual Videos
A scandal involving the Buddhist institution in Thailand unfolds as a woman is arrested for allegedly blackmailing monks with explicit footage.
In a shocking development in Thailand’s Buddhist community, police have apprehended a woman nicknamed "Ms Golf" for blackmailing monks with sexual videos, reportedly earning 385 million baht ($11.9 million) over three years. The accused is believed to have engaged in sexual activities with at least nine monks and threatened to release explicit materials unless paid off. Following a police investigation that began in June, officials discovered over 80,000 photos and videos used in the extortion scheme during a raid on her property. The ongoing scandal highlights increasing scrutiny on Thailand's revered Buddhist institution, which has faced multiple allegations of misconduct, prompting government action and calls for reform.
Ms Golf was arrested for exploiting her sexual relations with monks to extort substantial sums, revealing significant issues within Thailand's revered Buddhist institution. More than 80,000 compromising images were recovered during police raids, and investigations seek to reform longstanding accountability issues within the Sangha's hierarchy.
