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peppertree

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Wed Aug 2, 2023, 11:06 PM Aug 2023

Missionary accused of blowing $33M of Bible donations on diamonds, gambling and $7M on family farm

Jason Gerald Shenk, 45, is wanted in relation to the alleged plot, which feds claim was carried out over the course of nine years between 2010 and 2019.

Agents say Shenk - who lives on a sprawling farm that's been in his family for years - took the sum under the guise it'd be spent on bible distribution.

Now considered a fugitive, Shenk allegedly spent it on personal effects such as diamonds and precious metals, gambling, and roughly $7 million on his farm.

A middle-aged missionary is being sought by feds for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that saw him misdirect more than $33million in donations meant for bibles - and instead spending it on a slew of personal splurges and illegal sports betting.

At: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/missionary-accused-of-blowing-33m-of-bible-donations-on-diamonds-gambling-and-7m-of-improvements-to-his-family-s-farm-in-elaborate-nine-year-scheme-is-on-the-run-from-feds/ar-AA1eFN6e



Holy roller: Now considered a fugitive, 45-year-old Jason Gerald Shenk is wanted on multiple federal charges in relation to an alleged plot saw him misdirect more than $33 million in donations over the course of nine years.
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Missionary accused of blowing $33M of Bible donations on diamonds, gambling and $7M on family farm (Original Post) peppertree Aug 2023 OP
I bet he voted for Trump, twice. Meadowoak Aug 2023 #1
The feds are looking for him. Sure looks like the Shepard has lost his way. 3Hotdogs Aug 2023 #2
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