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Bishop Arrested for Embezzling $427,000 in San Diego

3/7/2026

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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.