China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the controversial,

According to The Standard, a notice that was posted online claimed that Shi was caught at the airport in Shanghai attempting to flee to the U.S. on Jul. 26 with seven mistresses, 21 children and six temple staff.

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.