Credit: Butler County Jail
Credit: Butler County Jail
From January 2014 until September 2020, Harrison reportedly stole from victims who thought they were investing in African trucking mining companies.
“Harrison – falsely holding himself out to be a royal prince from the African nation of Ghana – told investors he had direct connections with these companies, and that they could expect an investment return of 28- to 33%,” according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
Harrison and his stepfather, Robert Shelly Harrison, also are accused of claiming to be ministers with Power House of Prayer Ministries, which sponsored religious services in the Dayton area, southwest Ohio and Parker, Colorado. Some of the victims were members of the congregation, according to a press release.
After receiving investments, Daryl Harrison reportedly withdraw thousands of dollars from the church’s bank accounts. Daryl Harrison and Robert Harrison used the money to rent a house in Colorado and buy luxury vehicles, plane tickets, hotel accommodations and rental cars, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
Robert Harrison previously was charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud. His trial is scheduled for Dec. 5, according to court records.
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