Uebert Angel Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! ==Controversies and scams== === Identity === Angel's true identity has been subject of debate. A Zimbabwean newspaper revealed that he uses two national identification cards with different birthdays. The same paper also revealed that his British Passport uses a different birthday to the one submitted when registering companies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Standard |first=The |title=Uebert Angel’s double IDs mystery |url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/news/article/9241/uebert-angels-double-ids-mystery |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=The Standard |language=en}}</ref> === Collapsed business === Angel has launched several businesses which have never taken off. Out of 20 companies opened in a period of two years, only two are active.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uebert Snr ANGEL personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/QtAQJb-fdT4uW6AvgfLUYFE4yO4/appointments |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> He launched a bank in 2017 amid fanfare but the institution later folded despite church members putting deposits.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BRITS MONEY LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10468743/officers |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2018-10-22 |title=Brits Money: PICTURES from Beverly Angel bank launch in the UK |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2018/10/22/brits-money-pictures-from-beverly-angel-bank-launch-in-the-uk/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref> He launched a television news channel, which was soon exposed as using models from Fiverr, a freelancer website.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prophet Uebert Angel announced the debut of a Global News Channel called Apex World News – Official Website for Uebert Angel |url=https://www.uebertangel.org/prophet-uebert-angel-announced-the-debut-of-a-global-news-channel-called-apex-world-news/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{Cite web |title=APEX WORLD NEWS LTD filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12583616/filing-history |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> That news business also collapsed and was de-registered. Angel has also launched an energy drink, which folded in unclear circumstances.<ref name="auto6"/> ===Prosperity theology=== Angel has been critiqued for advocating [[prosperity theology]] through his sermons, teachings and writings, or the prosperity gospel,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mg.co.za/article/2012-04-04-preaching-the-gospel-of-bling/ | title=Preaching the gospel of bling | date=4 April 2012 }}</ref> a pseudo-theological belief that the reward of financial and material gain is the divine will of God for all pious Christians.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.herald.co.zw/the-gospel-according-to-uebert-angel/ | title=The gospel according to Uebert Angel }}</ref> Thus, his ministry appears to be indirectly promoting tithing and [[prosperity theology]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://henotace.org/financial-prosperity-is-your-god-ordained-right-uebert-angel/ | title=Financial prosperity is your God-ordained right - Uebert Angel | date=11 May 2020 }}</ref> in a very persuading manner.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nehandaradio.com/2014/02/09/how-the-prosperity-gospel-destroys-africa/ | title=How the 'prosperity' gospel destroys Africa | date=9 February 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tinzwei.co.zw/2020/12/uebert-angel-prophets-source-of-wealth.html | title=Uebert Angel: Prophet's Source of Wealth Explained }}</ref> This is similar to the doctrines of other mega churches, televangelists, and several prominent figures associated with prosperity theology. Angel has been in the centre of multiple scams and controversies throughout his ministry and various charities, leading to him being called a 'fraudster' or a 'false prophet'.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mbaretimes.com/2020/02/prophet-ueberam/ | title=Prophet Uebert Angel in a miracle money scam | date=13 February 2020 }}</ref> Despite attempts to brush the allegations aside, there have been various accusations nevertheless, which have been both financial and sexual in nature.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/religion/madzibaba-uebert-angel-caught-in-miracle-money-scam/|title=Madzibaba Uebert Angel caught in 'miracle money' scam|date=13 February 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=https://www.zimeye.net/2021/03/10/breaking-multiple-sources-say-police-wanted-uebert-angel-has-fled-uk-for-zimbabwe/|title=BREAKING: Multiple Sources Say Police-Wanted, Uebert Angel, Has Left UK for Zimbabwe….. – ZimEye}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.zimeye.net/2021/03/03/uebert-angel-on-own-sex-scandal-says-i-didnt-commit-a-crime-moral-failure-isnt-a-crime/|title=Uebert Angel on Own Sex Scandal, Says I Didn't Commit a Crime, Moral Failure Isn't a Crime……….. – ZimEye}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://zwnews.com/confusion-over-uebert-angels-double-identity/ | title=Confusion over Uebert Angel's "Double Identity" | date=14 March 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/religion/controversial-uebert-angel-re-launches-in-zimbabwe/ | title=Controversial Uebert Angel re-launches in Zimbabwe | date=July 2019 }}</ref> ===Sexual misconduct=== It has also been alleged that Angel has committed sexual misconduct, has blackmailed or persuaded women into sexual acts, and has had multiple extra-marital relationships.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/2015/03/01/uebert-angel-grace-grass | title=Uebert Angel: From grace to grass }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/ubert-angel-exposed | title=Ubert Angel Exposed }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.reportfocusnews.com/2020/12/29/pastor-kufa-turns-the-heat-on-uebert-angel/ | title=Pastor Kufa turns the heat on Uebert Angel | date=29 December 2020 }}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thezimbabwenewslive.com/uebert-angel-entangled-in-yet-another-controversy/ | title=Uebert Angel entangled in yet another controversy | date=23 December 2020 }}</ref> Angel's former congregants accused him of raping their wives <ref name="auto5">{{Cite web|title=Uebert Angel Pastor Arrested for Rape, As Prophet Faces New Sex Scandal – ZimEye|url=https://www.zimeye.net/2015/08/02/uebert-angel-son-arrested-for-rape/|access-date=2023-03-31|language=en-US}}</ref> ===Bentley Continental fraud case=== The accusations also include defrauding a [[Bentley Continental]] from the owner, which was valued at over $300,000.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.herald.co.zw/angel-up-for-300k-fraud/ | title=Angel up for $300k fraud }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.chronicle.co.zw/prophet-angel-sued-over-bentley/ | title=Prophet Angel sued over Bentley }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.chronicle.co.zw/cops-hunt-prophet-uebert-angel/ | title=Cops hunt Prophet Uebert Angel }}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{cite web|url=https://www.chronicle.co.zw/the-bentley-is-mine-prophet-uebert-angel/|title=The Bentley is mine: Prophet Uebert Angel}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite web|url=https://www.chronicle.co.zw/uebert-angel-accomplice-found-guilty/|title=Uebert Angel accomplice found guilty}}</ref> It was assumed that Angel fled to the UK in 2015 to avoid arrest warrants<ref>court summons and</ref> in Zimbabwe over summons issued regarding these allegations.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/warrant-of-arrest-out-for-uebert-angel/ | title=Warrant of arrest out for Uebert Angel }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.chronicle.co.zw/prophet-angel-off-the-hook/ | title=Prophet Angel off the hook }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://zimbabwe-today.com/spirit-embassy-prophet-uebert-angel-in-300-000-bentley-fraud/ | title=Spirit Embassy Prophet Uebert Angel in $300 000 Bentley Fraud - Zimbabwe Today }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://nehandaradio.com/2015/03/03/uebert-angels-brother-explains-how-they-bought-bentley-at-the-centre-of-fraud-case/ | title=Uebert Angel's brother explains how they 'bought' Bentley at the centre of fraud case | date=3 March 2015 }}</ref> === Al-Jazeera investigation on gold smuggling === In March 2023 Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit revealed that Uebert was abusing his diplomatic privileges to run a global money laundering operation. The operation involves black money being funneled to Zimbabwe through Angel and traded for gold from mines of Zimbabwe, the gold which could then be sold again for clean money. Al Jazeera's reporters acting as customers recorded Angel stating, "You want gold, gold we can do it right now, we can make the call right now, and it’s done."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Unit |first=Al Jazeera Investigative |title=Top Zimbabwe ambassador involved in gold smuggling scheme |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/23/top-zimbabwe-ambassador-gold-smuggling |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}}</ref> Preacher Jerome Fernando that claims to be a prophet who Uebert appointed to head the Glorius Church in Sri Lanka denied allegations and threatened legal action against accusers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prophet Jerome's Glorious Church threatens legal action to those tarnishing the church name |url=https://www.themorning.lk/articles/7OcrfTp4TyRLbhSoYolA |access-date=31 March 2023 |work=Latest in the News Sphere {{!}} The Morning }}</ref> Uebert and Jerome also had met with members of the [[Rajapaksa family]] during preaching sessions with Jerome and were given military protection under the Rajapaksa administration.<ref>{{cite news |title=Uebert Angel brought in by Jerome Fernando involved in gold smuggling! |url=https://srilankamirror.com/news/uebert-angel-brought-in-by-jerome-fernando-involved-in-gold-smuggling/ |access-date=31 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pastor Uebert Angel meets Sri Lanka Prime Minister |url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/religion/pastor-uebert-angel-meets-sri-lanka-prime-minister/ |access-date=31 March 2023 |work=The Zimbabwe Mail |date=9 February 2020}}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. 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