Investigators seek arrest warrant for Shincheonji sect leader Lee Man-hee (opens original article in a new tab)

Investigators sought an arrest warrant for Shincheonji Church founder Lee Man-hee, accused of forcing members to join the opposition PPP ahead of elections.

• Investigators filed for an arrest warrant for Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee over allegations of forcing members to join the PPP.
• Lee Man-hee is accused of violating the Political Parties Act by coercing church followers to support the PPP during 2021 and 2024 elections.
• A joint police-prosecution team is investigating alleged corrupt ties between political and religious groups.