Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center Detained in Relating Fraud and Money Laundering Allegations
The Nigerian police have taken Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, into custody, amidst allegations of real estate fraud and money laundering. According to sources within the police force, Pastor Idowu is currently being questioned at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja.
This development comes as a surprise to many, given the church’s significant presence in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with over 70,000 worshippers both in person and online. The church was founded by Pastor Idowu in December 2003 and has since grown to become a prominent establishment in the Christian community.
In addition to his role as lead pastor, Pastor Idowu also runs the “Next Level Prayers” platform, a ministry aimed at encouraging individuals to enhance their prayer lives, both offline and online. With the latest turn of events, the future of the church and Pastor Idowu’s tenure at the helm remain uncertain, as he faces an uphill battle to clear his name and address the allegations against him.
The investigation is ongoing, with further details expected to emerge in the coming days. For now, the community is left wondering how a respected church leader with such a strong online presence and following could be embroiled in such a scandal.
