News in brief: Brandon priest charged with fraud

Notes: "The former executive archdeacon of the Anglican diocese of Brandon was arraigned on fraud charges April 8 [2013] after he allegedly used a diocesan business credit card for personal expenses 'in excess' of $190,000. Archdeacon Noah Njegovan, 30, was accused of embezzling during his time as executive archdeacon of the diocese and assistant to his father, Bishop James Njegovan, from 2010 to 2012. Njegovan, who was charged with fraud over $5,000 was released on bail. His licence to officiate as priest has been suspended. Bishop Njegovan has not commented on the case and has given Archdeacon Tom Stradwick commissarial authority to handle the matter in order to ensure a fair investigation". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Fraud - Manitoba; Njegovan, Noah; Njegovan, James (James Dusan), 1954-; Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Brandon; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Professional ethics; Crime - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada