
Federal authorities indicted leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church, led by David Taylor, for orchestrating a forced labor and money laundering operation that allegedly generated about $50 million since 2014. The group is accused of coercing followers to work in abusive call-center conditions under the guise of religious service. FBI raids spanned multiple U.S. cities including Tampa, Durham, and Houston, where church-owned mansions and properties were searched. Prosecutors describe the operation as one of the most sophisticated religious exploitation schemes uncovered in recent years. The case highlights how faith-based organizations can be manipulated to conceal illicit financial activities on a large scale.
