Ex-church administrator charged with embezzlement

CHINO, Calif. — Prosecutors say the former administrator of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills embezzled nearly $1 million.

Farrukh Ahmed has been charged with felony grand theft with embezzlement and felony grand theft of personal property. The 48-year-old Ontario man was arrested in December and he posted $50,000 bail.

Calvary Chapel pastor Jack Hibbs says up to $960,000 was stolen from the church.