You have to understand that everyone of these religous leaders have non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations. If they sell a book it must be done under the for-profit organization. If you send in a donation it goes to the non-profit organization. Since literaly billions of dollars are flowing through these organizations and several complaints have been filed, it is only natural for the government to look in to their practices.

The government has been intimidating the Church for years. Most churches maintain tax-exempt status, meaning they pay no taxes and it members get to write off their offering. Churches are only allowed to maintain this status if they follow the government's rules (no politicall preaching or endorsing canidates, etc.) Our churches are already under government control. We are free to do as we want as long as it does not pose a threat to the government. If it does, we loose are tax-exempt status and I don't know any pastors that would allow that to happen.

The people supporting thes ministries which the government is looking into should have looked into where there money was going before giving it. As Christians we must hold are leaders accountable as we our selves must be accountable. Our Church must be transparent as we must be as well. If your Church does not allow its members to know the exact details of where their money is going, its time to find a new Church.