Turin priest convicted of stealing 1.5 mn in offerings
2-year term for putting flock's money in pension funds, property
13 March, 14:35
(ANSA) - Turin, March 13 - A parish priest in Turin was
convicted Wednesday of stealing 1.5 million euros over 15 years
from offerings given by the faithful in church.Father Giovanni Ballesio received a two-year jail term for misappropriation.
Prosecutors said he invested the money placed on offering plates and in boxes in financial operations, pension funds, property and a company which has since been dissolved.
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