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- Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, 60, of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle in San Diego, was arrested at the airport while attempting to leave the country.
- He faces eight counts of embezzlement and money laundering tied to more than $427,000.
- The investigation began after a church official reported potential embezzlement last August.
- Shaleta denies the allegations, is held on $125,000 bail, and is due in court Monday.
