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Ex-church financial secretary accused of embezzling more than $570K from Amelia Baptist Church, spending it on trips

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A woman who once worked as the financial secretary for a Nassau County church has been charged with grand theft after authorities say she embezzled more than $570,000.

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Church Financial Secretary Accused of Embezzling More Than $570,000 From Church

A Florida woman has been accused of embezzling more than $570,000 from her church. An investigation into the actions of Melissa Ganey English, 44, began after finance committee members of Amelia Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach noticed discrepancies in the church’s bank statements.

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Employee accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars from Fernandina Beach church

Melissa English, 44, worked 11 years as financial secretary for Amelia Baptist Church 961167 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach.

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Ex-church financial secretary accused of embezzling more than $570K from Amelia Baptist Church, spending it on trips

A woman who once worked as the financial secretary for a Nassau County church has been charged with grand theft after authorities say she embezzled more than $570,000.

3 days ago·Jacksonville, United States

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Louisa woman sentenced for embezzling from church

Brenda Ragland was sentenced to an active prison term of four years.

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Jacksonville Legal Notice

Former Financial Secretary of Baptist Church Arrested for Embezzlement in Nassau County - Jacksonville Legal Notice

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) has arrested 44-year-old Melissa Ganey English (formerly Melissa Ganey Rhoden) on a charge of grand theft over $100,000, a first-degree felony, for allegedly embezzling more than $570,000 from Amelia Baptist Church. According to the NCSO investigation, English served as the church’s financial secretary for approximately 11 years, from January 2019 to October 2024, and was responsible for maintaining its …

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Jacksonville Today

Fernandina church secretary accused of embezzling $500K

A former church financial secretary in Nassau County is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the church for concerts, cruises, hotels and more. Melissa Ganey English, 44, was arrested in Baker County on grand theft charges. She also is charged with using Amelia Baptist Church’s credit card for personal expenses totaling over $500,000, the Sheriff’s Office said. A Sheriff’s Office investigation shows that more than $570,000…

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