Japan Unification Church cited as motive in Shinzo Abe killing offers compensation fund to donors

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offered to set up a compensation fund, as the group faces lawsuits and demands for donations to be returned.

Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Mr Tomihiro Tanaka, head of the Unification Church’s Japan branch, said the group was considering depositing between 6 billion yen and 10 billion yen with the government.Tetsuya Yamagami, the accused in the fatal shooting of the former premier in 2022, said he targeted Mr AbeThe group has a long list of court judgments against it over its fund-raising tactics.

Mr Tanaka offered a “sincere apology” to those who have suffered, while saying he opposes the government’s request, citing freedom of religion and the rule of law.The press conference came as Japan’s ruling parties discuss a potential change to the law

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