Federal Indictment Alleges Forced Labor and Abuse Across Multiple States

TAMPA, Fla. – Federal agents raided a lavish mansion in Tampa’s exclusive Avila neighborhood Wednesday morning, arresting two self-proclaimed religious leaders on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and forced labor. The arrests follow a multi-year investigation into the leaders of the “Kingdom of God Global Church” (KOGGC), who are accused of physically and mentally abusing followers to solicit tens of millions of dollars.

The FBI confirmed that agents executed a search warrant at the sprawling estate, which is owned by the church’s leadership. The operation led to the apprehension of 56-year-old Michelle Brannon, who was arrested in Tampa. Her co-conspirator, 53-year-old David Taylor, was taken into

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