He claimed a divine warning told him a catastrophic flood was coming
He claimed a divine warning told him a catastrophic flood was coming, so he began "building an ark" and asked people to donate money to prepare. Many believed him, gave their savings, and waited for disaster.What did arrive, however, was a nearly $90,000 Mercedes-Benz—allegedly purchased using the same donated funds meant for the ark. Now supporters feel misled, angry, and betrayed, questioning whether faith was exploited for personal gain.This story has ignited debate about accountability, religious manipulation, and how far belief can go when fear is