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Nepalese Spiritual Leader 'Buddha Boy' Convicted of Sexual Assault on Minor

Ram Bahadur Bomjan, known as 'Buddha Boy,' faces up to 14 years in prison following a court ruling in Nepal.

  • Bomjan was arrested in January and found guilty by the Sarlahi District Court.
  • The spiritual leader is also under investigation for the disappearance of four devotees.
  • Bomjan gained fame in 2005 for his claims of meditating without food or water for months.
  • Authorities seized $250,000 in cash during his arrest in Kathmandu.
  • He can appeal the conviction, with sentencing scheduled for July 1.
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