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Singapore arrests 21 members of South Korean religious sect
By KIM TONG-HYUNG AP
November 12, 2020
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Singaporean authorities have arrested 21 people who are thought to be connected to a secretive South Korean religious sect that was widely blamed for thousands of virus infections in that country.
The 12 women and nine men were arrested for “allegedly being members of an unlawful society,” Singapore’s home affairs ministry said.
Its statement issued late Wednesday added that the groups had been participating in “activities connected to the unregistered local chapter of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus,” which is registered in South Korea.
It did not release their nationalities, but said the church had been ordered to cease operations last February and said five Korean members had been deported then.
The 12 women and nine men were arrested for “allegedly being members of an unlawful society,” Singapore’s home affairs ministry said.
Its statement issued late Wednesday added that the groups had been participating in “activities connected to the unregistered local chapter of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus,” which is registered in South Korea.
It did not release their nationalities, but said the church had been ordered to cease operations last February and said five Korean members had been deported then.
more:
https://apnews.com/article/religion-south-korea-coronavirus-pandemic-arrests-seoul-0b8e0caeb0530def4b7d3213c3635cf1
The superstitious, irrational, uncooperative and unlawful behavior of Sincheonji cult members and leaders contributed to well in excess of half of the early covid 19 cases in South Korea. This was understood by public health officials in Asia in February 2020.
