(Relevant) Florida police have arrested a group of thieves who stole more than $740,000 from churches across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the group of six stole at least 1,700 checks out of church mailboxes, from 600 different churches and church schools nationwide. The suspects’ operation was based in Orlando.
Law enforcement officials believe the suspects used the money to buy clothes, food, vehicles and entertainment, and also send large amounts of money to Romania.