Man to be charged over allegedly misappropriating mosque donations
He is believed to have misappropriated more than $14,000 between February and May 2026.
A 42-year-old man is scheduled to be charged on August 12 for allegedly misappropriating funds from a mosque. The police announced on August 11 that they received a report on May 16 regarding an employee of a mosque who allegedly stole money from the donation boxes. According to preliminary investigations, he allegedly stole over $14,000 between February and May 2026.
The money had been entrusted to him during his employment, police stated. He is expected to face charges of criminal breach of trust as an employee in court on August 12. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and fined. The police emphasized that they take a serious stance against any person engaging in fraudulent or dishonest conduct, adding that offenders will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.
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