Washington Pastor Charged With Bilking Parishioners Out Of Millions

Faith Facts

• A Washington pastor stands accused of establishing a fake internet company and soliciting over $13 million from parishioners and others.
• The pastor allegedly dismissed investors as demon-possessed when they demanded their money back.
• Authorities have charged the pastor with wire fraud and money laundering.

Authorities in Washington state say a pastor used his pulpit to solicit millions of dollars for an internet company that never existed.

The pastor allegedly pocketed more than $13 million from parishioners and other investors before brushing off their concerns as spiritual attacks.

“Demon-possessed” is how the pastor reportedly described church members who asked for their money back.

Federal prosecutors charged the pastor with wire fraud and money laundering after a lengthy investigation into the alleged scheme.

Victims say the pastor used his position of spiritual authority to pressure believers into handing over life savings and retirement funds.

The case has sent shockwaves through congregations across the state and renewed calls for greater accountability among church leaders.

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