The world famous Shaolin Temple has been rocked by a sex scandal which has seen its celebrity abbot derobed for 'fathering illegitimate children', 'improper relationships with multiple women' and embezzlement.
Shi Yongxin, 59, also known as 'CEO monk' for commercialising Buddhism and establishing dozens of companies abroad, headed the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu.
But bombshell accusations have seen the disgraced monk placed under criminal investigation for a string of 'extremely deplorable' behaviours.
That included embezzlment of the temple's project funds and assets.
He has also previously been accused by former monks of embezzling money from a temple-run company and maintaining a fleet of luxury cars.
