A leader of a secretive church in South Korea has been taken into custody. The arrest is related to suspicions of influencing elections. Authorities are investigating allegations that the church leader broke the law by recruiting a large number of followers to join a conservative political party.

The church in question is the Shincheonji Church. It has denied the accusations made against it. The investigation into the church's activities is ongoing, with authorities looking into the recruitment of thousands of followers into the People Power Party.

Further details about the arrest and investigation can be found through KPRC 2 Houston.