(LEAD) Court issues arrest warrants for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to PPP (opens original article in a new tab)

A Seoul court issued arrest warrants for three former Shincheonji officials over suspicions they forced followers to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) between 2021 and 2024. The court granted the warrants following hearings, citing concerns that the suspects could destroy evidence and flee. The officials are accused of violating the Political Parties Act that bans forcing people to join or quit political parties.

• A Seoul court issued arrest warrants for three former Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to the PPP
• The officials are accused of forcing followers to join the PPP between 2021 and 2024
• The court cited concerns about evidence destruction and fleeing as reasons for the warrants