Buffalo Grove pastor accused of $2M fraud scheme involving church investors (opens original article in a new tab)

A Buffalo Grove pastor is charged with federal fraud for allegedly scamming $2 million from church investors by promoting a non-existent rehabilitation facility.

• Pastor Winston Batino faces fraud charges for soliciting $2 million from 40 investors, many church members.
• The rehabilitation facility he promoted never existed, and a civil lawsuit alleges similar misconduct.
• Batino pleaded not guilty and was released on bond, with a possible 20-year prison sentence if convicted.