Colorado Youth Pastor Arrested On Elder Fraud Charges

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports:

Denver prosecutors want to know if there are any more victims of a Morrison contractor and youth pastor who is accused of bilking an elderly couple out of $250,000, according to a news release.

Investigators allege Tilo Lopez, 35, funneled money paid for the couple’s retirement home on everything from fancy hotel stays and Las Vegas trips to Oriental back massages, athletic shoes and clothing, according to the arrest warrant.

Lopez was known as “Pastor Tilo” and produced religious YouTube videos “spreading the gospel” for Forge Denver Church. Records show the church was located in Arvada and opened in Jan. 2019.

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