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US court grants extradition for former Thai monk

Thai prosecutors will fly to the US to bring back the disgraced former monk Nen Kham after the California court approved his extradition, provided he doesn't appeal.

Wirapol Sukphol, 38, better known as Nen Kham after his monk name Luang Pu Nen Kham Chattiko, fled Thailand in 2013. He was disrobed after inappropriate behaviours including having sex, boasting about supernatural power and leading an extravagant life with his private jet and brand-name luggage.

Amnat Chotichai, director general of foreign affairs office the Attorney’s General Office, said on Saturday after the court’s approval, a team of prosecutors and special investigation officials, would escort him back to Thailand, provided Mr Wirapol did not appeal.

The former jet-setting monk and well-known preacher from Kanchanaburi is on arrest warrants for public fraud, having sex with underage women and money laundering.

The Department of Special Investigation earlier seized 380 million baht worth of his assets

Thai prosecutors asked the US for cooperation to extradite him in 2016.

According to a September 2015 report from the US, he opened the five-rai Wat Pa Kanti Baramee in Lake Elsinore, San Diego. He reportedly said he was founding a new Buddhist cult that had nothing to do with Thailand’s Sangha and would register it as a foundation.

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