8 arrested, 7 wanted after $260K stolen in church donation fraud scheme: Manatee County deputies
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM · 1 min read
Eight people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale church check fraud investigation involving donations from congregations throughout Manatee County, the sheriff's office announced Friday.