China imprisons Tibetan monk for allegedly sending money abroad

8 months ago

Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 25: Chinese authorities have reportedly detained 48-year-old Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso of Tsang Monastery in Amdo, eastern Tibet, for allegedly sending money abroad. Nearly two months since his arrest, his whereabouts and condition remain unknown, Tibet Times reported.

Gyatso was taken into custody around July 2 in Xining, coinciding with celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s birthday. He had traveled to the city to seek medical treatment when Chinese security personnel detained him. Since then, he has been denied all contact with family members and acquaintances, and authorities have withheld any information on his detention or well-being.

While officials have reportedly accused him of sending money to India, sources close to his family reject the allegation and believe the arrest stems from political...

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