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A unemployed Lakeland man faces a five-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $250,000 after making a $7 billion fraudulent wire transfer because Jesus Christ chose him to be wealthy, according to court documents.
John Haskew's excuse earned him several eye rolls from law enforcement authorities in Lakeland, Florida, who arrested him in early December.
"Haskew stated that Jesus Christ created wealth for everyone. Using this scheme, Haskew believed that he could obtain the wealth that Jesus Christ created for him and that belonged to him," according to court documents.
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hunter
(38,309 posts)He just wasn't very good at it, unlike say, Betsy DeVos.
TrekLuver
(2,573 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,656 posts)Ilsa
(61,690 posts)in the account? I'm not following how he gained access to a large account not in his name.
DFW
(54,325 posts)Someone forgot to tell him that the God Squad is only for entertainment purposes.