A Nepalese spiritual leader famously known as the "Buddha boy" has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and rape. Who is this man? How did he go from a spiritual leader to an alleged rapist?

Gravitas: Who is Nepal's Buddha boy?

A Nepali man revered as ‘Buddha boy’ has been arrested over sexual abuse allegations. The 33-year-old Ram Bahadur Bomjon, who is considered the reincarnation of Gautama Buddha by many, was arrested by the Nepalese Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) from his hideout in southern Nepal.

Who is Nepal 'Buddha Boy'? 33-year-old monk arrested for sexual abuse, kidnapping

Dubbed “Buddha Boy” in early 2005, Ram Bahadur Bomjan, a controversial spiritual leader has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal from the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu.

Nepal: Spiritual leader 'Buddha Boy' arrested for rape, kidnapping

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Gravitas: Who is Nepal's Buddha boy?

Who is Nepal 'Buddha Boy'? 33-year-old monk arrested for sexual abuse, kidnapping

Nepal: Spiritual leader 'Buddha Boy' arrested for rape, kidnapping