8 Arrested In $266K Church Donation Check Fraud Scheme: Manatee Sheriff
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 3:53 PM · 1 min read
A check fraud scheme targeted at least 17 Manatee County churches, as well as victims outside the area, the sheriff’s office said.