Investigators are expanding their probe into the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, now examining allegations that followers were forced to join the ruling Democratic Party (DP) to aid property conversion approvals, in addition to previous suspicions of influencing the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) primaries and elections.
Lee Man-hee, founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has been indicted in Seoul for allegedly forcing over 56,000 followers to join the People Power Party between 2021 and 2024 to influence elections, following his arrest on evidence destruction concerns.
Shincheonji Church founder Lee Man-hee, 95, attended a court hearing on his potential arrest over allegations of forcing over 56,000 followers to join the People Power Party to influence elections. He allegedly sought favors in return.
Investigators have sought an arrest warrant for Lee Man-hee, founder of the Shincheonji Church, on suspicion of forcing members to join the People Power Party between 2021-2024 to influence election outcomes. He is accused of violating the Political Parties Act.
