Nationwide manhunt for a fake priest who stole faith as well as cash ends in Moreno Valley
Briefly

Malin Rostas, aka 'Father Martin,' posed as a visiting priest to gain trust before stealing cash from church rectories nationwide.
Scammers posing as priests have a history of targeting vulnerable parishioners through impostures and theft schemes.
Theft by fake priests is not a new phenomenon, with cases reported in various locations such as Houston and Oregon.
Impostors exploit the trust and familiarity within religious communities to commit theft and fraud, as seen in the deceitful actions of Malin Rostas.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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