Victor Barnard, Fugitive Minnesota Cult Leader Accused Of Child Molestation, Captured In Brazil

The leader of a cult-like religious sect who was on the U.S. Marshall’s Most Wanted List has been arrested by Brazilian authorities and faces extradition for allegedly molesting two young girls.

Victor Arden Barnard, 52, was taken into custody Friday in northeastern Brazil, according to The U.S. Marshals Service.

“[We] coordinated efforts with law enforcement and military in Brazil and Barnard was taken into custody without incident,” the U.S. Marshals Service said in a media statement.

US Marshal’s just confirmed arrest of Victor Barnard in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/iQ0l4mb64B

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“That man is the devil incarnate,” Cindi Currie, who said she had tried to persuade a friend to leave Barnard’s group years ago, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

“I’m so glad they found him,” Currie said. “Not only will Victor Barnard go to jail, but every adult who knew what was going on up there can start to pay, and maybe these girls can start to heal.”

READ THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT:

Victor Arden Barnard Complaint

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