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Oklahoma pastor Elmer Baca Flores faces new human trafficking and sexual battery charges.

Investigators say he exploited church members, forcing them to work and live under his control.

Flores allegedly threatened victims and used his role as pastor to manipulate them.

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City-area pastor accused of exploiting members of his congregation now faces additional charges, after state investigators uncovered evidence he trafficked and abused victims under the guise of ministry.

The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office has now charged Elmer Baca Flores with five counts of human trafficking for labor and one count of sexual battery.

What they're saying:

"Victims told our Agents they were forced to work for Flores without compensation, and he would

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