Pat Robertson used millions in aid to fund private diamond mine
Televangelist Pat Robertson used millions in aid donations meant for Rwandan refugees to fund his personal diamond mining venture in the Congo, according to a new documentary scheduled to debut Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The film, Mission Congo, is discussed In a report issued Thursday, Sept. 5, by Chris McGreal of The Guardian. McGreal reports that the film depicts how Robertson diverted millions in charitable donations meant for his nonprofit Operation Blessing International to fund his own personal diamond mining operation in Africa.