A Florida man accused trying to steal $7 billion from a bank via fraudulent wire charges told investigators that he did so because Jesus Christ wanted him to have the money, WFTV reports.
John Michael Haskew made the alleged wire transfers in December 2016 from “a large, nationally renowned financial institution,” according to redacted court documents. Somehow he was able to allegedly transfer more than $7 billion before being caught.
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Somewhat impressively, Haskew told investigators he was “self-taught on the banking industry” and that he’d basically figured out the scam through trial and error. However, it’s also possible he had a little help from up high.
“(Haskew stated) that Jesus Christ created wealth for everyone,” the criminal complaint said. “Using this scheme, Haskew believed that he could obtain the wealth that Jesus Christ created for him and that belonged to him.”
Hard to argue with that. Haskew pleaded guilty to a charge of making a false or fraudulent statement to a department or agency of the United States. He faces up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.
