In an unprecedented twist to church scandals, Reverend Lawrence Kozak of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $40,000 from his former parish, St. Thomas More Church, to fuel his addiction to mobile games, including Candy Crush and Mario Kart.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia took action in November 2022, removing Kozak from his parish after an internal investigation uncovered excessive Apple transactions on the church’s credit card, spanning from September 2019 to July 2022. Kozak reportedly confessed that the funds were used to enhance his gaming experience, claiming he sought counseling for his addiction and denied intentionally misappropriating church funds.

Financial records indicate Kozak repaid $10,000 to the parish credit card account and mailed an $8,000 check to his former parish after his removal. While currently out on bail, Kozak’s attorney stated plans to address the charges with prosecutors in the near future.

This unusual case underscores the potential consequences of financial misconduct and highlights the unexpected ways addiction can manifest in modern society.

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