A SAN DIEGO CHURCH STORY - BARRY MINKOW

Fraudbuster Barry Minkow Convicted of Cheating His Own Church Out of $3 Million

Already in prison, former conman turned watchdog for Christian ministries could now serve an extended sentence.

Kate Tracy

Barry Minkow, who once graced CT's cover as an ex-conman turned watchdog saving Christian organizations from billions of dollars of fraud, has been convicted of cheating his own congregation.

Minkow was convicted Wednesday of embezzling $3 million from San Diego Community Bible Church. "We stand vigilant against those who cheat and steal without regard to the consequences wrought on their victims and their communities," U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy told the Associated Press (AP).