Arrest warrants sought for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspicious ties to opposition party (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean investigators seek arrest warrants for three former Shincheonji officials over allegations they forced members to join the opposition People Power Party ahead of elections, with over 50,000 followers reportedly joining as dues-paying members between 2021 and 2023.

• Three former Shincheonji officials sought for arrest warrants over alleged forced membership in PPP
• Investigation team seeks warrants for former No. 2 leader Goh and two others on Political Parties Act violations
• More than 50,000 followers joined PPP as dues-paying members between 2021-2023
• Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee questioned over suspicions