Financial Advisor and Baker Allegedly Swiped Millions From NYC Church to Pay for His Own Groceries

Fmr. NY church board member indicted for stealing $3.8M from congregation

The former board member of a New York congregation has been indicted for stealing approximately $3.8 million from the church. #OlofOlsson #SwedishSeamensChurch #Manhattan #NewYork #SwedishChurchofNewYork

Man accused of embezzling millions from Swedish Church in New York

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Financial advisor and baker allegedly swiped millions from NYC church to pay for his own groceries

A financial advisor and baker allegedly ran an elaborate scam to steal more than $3.8 million in donations to the historic Swedish Church of New York — to pay for his own bills and groceries, and launch a failed business venture. Olof Olsson, 45, swiped millions in donations from parishioners over a six-year period while...

Holy heist: Ex-board member nabbed for pilfering nearly $4 million in donations from Manhattan church

A Manhattan church-goer ignored “Thou shall not steal” to commit his own dirty deeds when he allegedly stole over $3.8 million dollars from a borough house of worship over the course of six years, the NYS Attorney General's Office (OAG) announced on Thursday. Olof Olsson, 45, of Manhattan, was indicted for allegedly stealing more than $3.8 million from the borough-based Swedish Church of New York — also known as the Swedish Seamen’s Church — whi…

New York church board member indicted for stealing $3.8 million from his own congregation

A former board member and financial advisor to a Manhattan church has been indicted on charges of stealing more than $3.8 million in donations over six years, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.Olof Olsson, 45, of Manhattan, allegedly funneled money from the Swedish Church of New York into bank accounts he controlled and spent the funds on risky investments and personal expenses while serving on the church’s board of directo…