Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor

A court in southern Nepal has convicted a controversial spiritual leader known as Buddha Boy on charges of sexually assaulting a minor.

Ram Bahadur Bamjan, who is believed by some to be the reincarnation of the founder of Buddhism, was arrested by police in January on charges of sexual assault and suspicion of involvement in the disappearance of at least four followers from his camps.

A judge at the Sarlahi District Court found him guilty of sexually assaulting an underage girl and said sentencing will be on July 1.