FBI raids mansions, arrests church leaders accused of forced labor

Federal agents raided luxury homes and properties across several states this week, arresting two leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church in what prosecutors describe as a sprawling scheme of forced labor, human trafficking and financial fraud.

OCALA, Fla. - Two leaders of a Florida-based church are facing federal charges after an alleged forced labor scheme involving call centers across the U.S., federal authorities said Wednesday.

What we know:

Federal authorities raided multiple luxury properties this week, arresting Kingdom of God Global Church leaders David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56.

Prosecutors allege they used sham call centers to raise millions under the guise of humanitarian work but diverted t

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