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A: Hey there! Heard any exciting news recently?
B: Nothing much, just the usual stuff. What's up?

A: Oh, so you didn't hear? The leader of that religious group, you know, the one used to be called Unification Church, got indicted!
B: No way! For what though?

A: They say it's for bribery and other charges. Seems like she was giving money illegally to a powerful politician, who was close to the former president.
B: Whoa, that sounds serious! And this happened before the 2022 presidential election?

A: Yep, it's said that they gave around 70,000 dollars to the candidate from the conservative camp. Crazy, right?
B: Wow, I can't believe it. What else is she accused of doing?

A: Well, they also say she gave expensive bags to the politician's wife. And there's this charge about destroying evidence related to embezzlement allegations.
B: Wait, did she really gamble in Las Vegas with church money? That's wild!

A: Yeah, that's what they suspect. She's also accused of ordering someone to hide the evidence before investigations began.
B: Poor thing got arrested already, huh?

A: Yep, she was taken into custody on the 23rd of this month. But she reportedly denied most of the allegations during interrogations.
B: I see. So, we'll probably find out more about her organization in the trial, right?

A: Exactly! They're calling it the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification now. People are curious to see if the trial will reveal any political connections they might have had.
Summary
Religious leader of the Unification Church (now Family Federation for World Peace and Unification) indicted for bribery, illegal donations, destruction of evidence, and gambling with church funds. Allegedly gave $70k to a conservative candidate before the 2022 presidential election, gifted
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ID: 970e102f-75ec-4bb8-b494-c18ac51ecbf6

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251010_15/#conversation

Date: Oct. 10, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-10

Created: 2025/10/10 21:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:47

Last Read: 2025/10/11 15:44