Investigators allege the church sought political favours in exchange for illicit campaign funds and gifts for ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee
In a rare video address released on Sunday, Han – the widow of church founder Sun Myung-moon – denied direct involvement in any irregularities.
“False information is being spread that, under my instructions, our church provided illegal political funds,” she said. “I have never ordered any unlawful political solicitations or monetary transactions.”
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