A South Carolina pastor and his wife have been arrested following allegations of sexual and physical abuse of foster children placed in their home.

The arrests came after a foster child reported that the pastor had sexually abused them while residing at the couple's residence. Local authorities initiated an investigation following the report from the minor.

The case involves allegations of both sexual misconduct and physical abuse against the children who had been placed in the couple's care through the foster system. The pastor's position in the religious community has drawn additional attention to the charges.

Law enforcement officials have not released the names of the accused or specific details about the nature of the alleged abuse, citing the ongoing investigation and the involvement of minors. The case remains under active investigation by local authorities.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the vetting and monitoring of foster care placements, particularly in cases involving religious leaders who may hold positions of trust within their communities.