Shaolin Abbot Scandal: China Cracks Down on Corrupt Monks

Imagine a famous monk who ran a big, popular temple like a company.

People thought he was making a lot of money, possibly using it for himself instead of the temple.

The Chinese government found evidence of this and other monks doing the same.

So, they launched an investigation, removed the abbot from his position, and are working to make sure temple money is used correctly.

Some monks were also accused of misusing donation money.

The government wants to make sure temples are run fairly and transparently.