Priest Arrested for $750K Church Fraud, Attempted Chalice Sale

Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, was arrested for orchestrating a financial fraud that siphoned $750,000 from parish funds, and also attempted to sell a gold chalice at a jewelry store. The scheme reportedly extended to defrauding his own mother. The case highlights internal financial vulnerabilities in religious institutions, though details on the full scope and timeline remain limited.