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Korean probe summons ex-Unification Church aide over political lobbying

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The joint police-prosecution investigation headquarters, currently investigating alleged collusion between religion and politics, has summoned Jeong Won-ju, former chief of staff of the Unification Church, for questioning over the church's alleged lobbying of politicians and so-called "split donations." According to…[Continue Reading...]

A woman who was in captivity of a sect: They obsess over your whole life, how you dress, what food you eat

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The case of “Petrohan“ in recent weeks has caused a wave of comments, political skirmishes and numerous plots that sound like conspiracy theories. From an illegal channel, pedophilia, dubious spiritual teachings and even accusations of being a sect. These are…[Continue Reading...]

‘Zizian’ cult member marked by beliefs about veganism, animal rights, gender identity and AI bailed out of jail

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Police in Maryland connected Jack “Ziz” LaSota, Michelle Zajko and Daniel Blank to homicide investigations in California, Pennsylvania and Vermont after a landowner found them living in box trucks at the end of a snow-covered dirt road last February, according…[Continue Reading...]

Court Rejects Extension of Han Hakja’s Detention Suspension…Returns to Detention Center on 21st

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Han Hakja, President of the Unification Church, who had been indicted and detained over alleged collusion between the Unification Church and political circles and was then temporarily released, requested an extension of her release period, but the request was denied.…[Continue Reading...]

Japan gov’t appeals ruling ordering handover of ex-AUM leader’s remains to daughter

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TOKYO -- The Japanese government has appealed a high court ruling ordering the remains of former AUM Shinrikyo leader Chizuo Matsumoto be handed over to his second daughter. Matsumoto, also known as Shoko Asahara, was executed in 2018. His second…[Continue Reading...]

Joint task force reopens tax evasion case against Shincheonji Church

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A joint prosecution-police task force investigating allegations that religious groups lobbied politicians has reopened a tax evasion case against the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, reviving allegations that were dropped four years ago as part of a broader investigation into suspected…[Continue Reading...]

Probe links Shincheonji funds to Kweon Seong-dong political donations in Korea

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The joint prosecution-police investigation headquarters, which is currently investigating alleged collusion between religion and politics, is looking into whether funds from the Shincheonji side flowed to People Power Party lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong in the form of political donations. The team…[Continue Reading...]

Full scale of Dubai’s ‘cancer curing cult’ revealed: Experts say city is ‘dumping ground’ for frauds

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The full scale of what's been dubbed a dangerous cancer curing 'cult' operating in Dubai has been revealed - as experts claim the city has become the 'dumping ground for the world's worst criminals'. Practitioners of ThetaHealing, founded by Vianna…[Continue Reading...]

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