San Diego County Sheriff’s Office

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is currently involved in the investigation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, a former Chaldean Catholic bishop in the San Diego area. Shaleta has been accused of embezzling approximately $270,000 from the St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in El Cajon, California. This has led to his resignation, which was announced by Pope Leo XIV. Shaleta faces 17 felony charges, including money laundering, and has pleaded not guilty. The Sheriff's Office's investigation and subsequent arrest of Shaleta have brought this case to national attention, highlighting issues of financial accountability within religious organizations and the role of law enforcement in investigating such allegations. The case remains relevant as legal proceedings continue and further details emerge.