OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO/ Gray News) - An Oklahoma pastor is accused of trafficking members of his church after making them move in with him, according to officials.

According to a press release , Elmer Baca Flores, an Oklahoma City-area pastor, forced the members of his church to quit their jobs and isolated them from family by making them move into the church, where he also lived, officials said.

The victims were allegedly forced to work for Flores without any pay, and he would threaten them with physical harm if they attempted to leave, claiming he was a member of the violent gang, MS-13.

Flores also allegedly spiritually coerced the members “by targeting their religious convictions.”

One of the members said Flores gave her a test to prove her ability to resist temptation and sexually

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