MHA investigating unregistered Singapore chapter of South Korean religious group Shincheonji

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5 South Koreans and 2 Singaporeans are assisting with investigations into unregistered Singapore chapter of Shincheonji religious group, linked to hundreds of COVID19 cases in South Korea

Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said fewer than 100 Singaporeans here are affected by the group's activities.“SCJ teaches that it is acceptable to use deceit and lies if it serves God’s purposes,” MHA said, adding that the group has been accused of being a cult in several countries.

“Members are not allowed to contact one another, verify teachings with other churches, or inform families of their teachings,” MHA added. Investigations found SCJ had previously incorporated another front company called Spasie, which describes itself as offering consultancy services as well as development of software.

Interviews with members of the SCJ in Singapore who have been called up so far show that they have not been in recent physical contact with people from the Daegu cluster.

 

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