Who is Jeriah Mast and what is he accused of?

Jeriah Mast is a former Ohio-based missionary accused of sexually abusing four minors in Haiti between 2002 and 2019.

What is Christian Aid Ministries' involvement?

Christian Aid Ministries, a ministry based in Millersburg, Ohio, is the organization Mast worked for during some of his time in Haiti.

Has Jeriah Mast faced charges before?

Yes, Mast was previously convicted and served prison time in Ohio for sexually abusing two minors in that state.

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Ohio Missionary Accused of Abusing 4 Children in Haiti

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Former missionary Jeriah Mast indicted for abusing four minors in Haiti.
Mast admitted to abusing about 30 victims in Haiti and more in Ohio.
He previously served prison time for abuse in Ohio and was recently released.

Ohio Missionary Accused of Abusing 4 Children in Haiti

A former missionary with ties to an Ohio-based ministry, Jeriah Mast, faces federal charges for allegedly engaging in illicit sexual conduct with four minors in Haiti over several years. The indictment covers a period between 2002 and 2019, during which Mast made multiple visits to Haiti. Authorities report that Mast has admitted to abusing around 30 victims in Haiti and additional individuals in Ohio.

This case is not Mast's first legal battle; he previously served prison time in Ohio after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two minors there. He received an early judicial release in October after serving nearly six years and is currently on supervised probation. Court records noted his exemplary behavior and remorse as factors in his release, pending these new federal charges.