Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, is being investigated by multiple agencies for embezzlement, "improper relationships with multiple women" and "fathering illegitimate children", the temple said on Sunday.

Shi Yongxin, who has been dubbed the "CEO monk" after turning the temple into a sprawling business, is now accused of violating "Buddhist precepts."

The abbot of the Shaolin Temple is under investigation for allegations of fraud and sexual misconduct, raising concerns within the community and beyond. Shaolin temple.