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Monk who preyed on girls at Melbourne temple handed 13-year sentence

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A County Court judge ordered Naotunne Vijitha, 71, to serve 13 years and two months for sexually abusing six girls at a Melbourne temple.

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Naotunne Vijitha arrives at Victoria's County Court in October 2025.
Naotunne Vijitha arrives at Victoria's County Court in October 2025.

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