Key facts
- Lee Man-hee, founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has been arrested in South Korea.
- A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee.
- Allegations include orchestrating an illegal scheme for followers to join the People Power Party.
- Tens of thousands of followers were allegedly involved in the scheme.
- The People Power Party is described as a conservative political party.
- The court cited the risk of evidence destruction as a reason for the arrest.
Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has been arrested in South Korea. A court issued an order for his detention, based on allegations that he orchestrated an illegal scheme. This scheme reportedly involved tens of thousands of Shincheonji followers joining the conservative People Power Party. The court's decision to order the arrest was influenced by concerns over the potential destruction of evidence. The Shincheonji Church of Jesus is a religious group founded by Lee Man-hee.