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Witness in Shakahola case details cult control, destruction of Bibles, and suicide pacts

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A self-confessor in the Shakahola case on Wednesday told a Mombasa court that he had intended for months to disclose his involvement but feared for his safety Enos Amanya Ngala, also known as Haleluya, testified before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku…[Continue Reading...]

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...]

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