FBI dismantles pastor's $13M fraud scheme targeting Washington congregants

FBI investigation leads to 15 criminal charges against Cristian Popescu, pastor of Passion for Christ in Kirkland, for allegedly running a fake tech company and defrauding over 30 congregants of $13 million. The case highlights financial exploitation within religious communities and the FBI's enforcement against affinity fraud.

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