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Oct 29, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
Clearwater church says contractor left it out $736,000
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Unity Church of Clearwater says it is out $736,000 after hiring Matthew Botelho's company, Custom Building Solutions, in August 2023 to build a new church. Investigators say Botelho was arrested on a grand theft charge.
WHO: Matthew Botelho and Unity Church of Clearwater
WHAT: Matthew Botelho was arrested on a grand theft charge after Unity Church of Clearwater said it was out $736,000.
WHEN: Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 6:28 AM ET
WHERE: Clearwater, Florida
WHY: Investigators say Botelho was arrested on a grand theft charge in connection with the church's reported $736,000 loss.
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