Hamilton Catholic Diocese helped in arrest of London priest

CANADA
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Police say the Hamilton Catholic Diocese has helped in the arrest of a priest in London.

He’s been charged with fraud in the alleged theft of more than $500,000 meant for refugees.

Police say 51-year-old Amer Saka obtained the money from over 20 people under the guise of a sponsorship program to bring refugee families into Canada.

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