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financial scandals

Federal judge approves partial settlement for lost AME Church retirement funds

by Adelle M. Banks

August 21, 2025

AME Church alleges former retirement services exec embezzled tens of millions

by Adelle M. Banks

June 13, 2022

Vatican trial opens into financial scandal

by Nicole Winfield

August 9, 2021

Accused Baptist swindler sued for gambling debt: Allen Stanford

October 6, 2009

Church embezzlers also rob congregations of trust: "More than just an injury"

September 22, 2009

Briefly noted

December 30, 2008

Orthodox body seeks new leader in wake of financial scandal: Misconduct at the highest levels

October 21, 2008

Crime wave: Ecclesiastical theft

by Martin E. Marty

April 8, 2008

Evangelical figure leaves trail of fraud, critics say: Christian publisher Jason Christy

August 21, 2007

Investors hail fraud convictions of Baptist foundation officials: Leaders of Baptist Foundation of Arizona found guilty

August 22, 2006

Salvation Army staffer admits embezzlement: Stole money intended for rent for AIDS patients

August 22, 2006

Presbyterian officer fired, admits taking $100,000: Restitution and insurance should cover losses

August 8, 2006

People

August 9, 2005

Insiders steal big from unsuspecting churches: Churches urged to report embezzlement

March 8, 2005

Briefly noted

April 20, 2004

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