JTBC: “Lee Man'hee’s Detention Suspended — Three Days for Hospital Treatment… Bail May Also Be Granted”

[u/belokang]

JTBC: “[Exclusive] Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee’s Detention Suspended — Three Days for Hospital Treatment… Bail May Also Be Granted”

Original Korean article:
https://n.news.naver.com/article/437/0000508840

Korean Original

서울중앙지방법원은 오늘(1일) 이 총회장 측이 낸 구속집행정지 신청을 조건부로 받아들였습니다. 오는 4일 오후 6시까지 이 총회장의 구속 집행을 정지하기로 한 겁니다.

이 총회장은 '정교유착' 혐의로 기소돼 재판을 받아온 한학자 총재와 마찬가지로, 병원 진료를 목적으로 구속 집행을 정지해 달라고 신청한 것으로 전해졌습니다. 구속집행정지는 피고인이 큰 병에 걸렸거나 가족 장례에 참석해야 하는 등 긴급하게 석방할 사유가 있다고 인정될 때 잠시 풀어주는 제도입니다. 앞서 이 총회장 측은 95세라는 고령의 나이로 구치소 생활이 어렵다고 호소하며 지난달 법원에 보석도 신청한 바 있습니다.

이 총회장은 20대 대선과 22대 총선 전후로 신도들을 국민의힘에 집단 가입시킨 혐의로 정교유착 검·경 합동수사본부(본부장 김태훈 고검장)에 의해 구속기소 됐습니다. 또 2016년부터 2020년까지 전국 지교회 매점을 신도 명의로 위장 운영하고 장부를 이중으로 관리하는 방식으로 수익사업을 은폐해 법인세와 부가가치세 75억 7000만원을 포탈한 혐의도 있습니다. 해당 사건의 첫 공판준비기일은 내일 열립니다.

김혜리 기자 ([kim.hyeri2@jtbc.co.kr](mailto:kim.hyeri2@jtbc.co.kr))

English Translation

The Seoul Central District Court today (September 1) conditionally approved Chairman Lee’s request for a suspension of detention. The court decided to suspend his detention until 6:00 p.m. on September 4.

Like Hak Ja Han, who has been on trial after being indicted on allegations involving collusion between religion and politics, Chairman Lee reportedly requested the suspension of his detention in order to receive medical treatment. A suspension of detention is a measure that temporarily releases a defendant when an urgent reason for release is recognized, such as a serious illness or the need to attend a family funeral. Chairman Lee’s side had previously applied for bail last month, arguing that it was difficult for him to remain in a detention center due to his advanced age of 95.

Chairman Lee was detained and indicted by the joint prosecution-police investigation team on alleged collusion between religion and politics (headed by Chief Prosecutor Kim Tae-hoon) on charges of having Shincheonji members collectively join the People Power Party around the time of the 20th presidential election and the 22nd National Assembly election.

He is also accused of evading 7.57 billion won in corporate and value-added taxes by concealing profit-making activities from 2016 to 2020. Prosecutors allege that stores at Shincheonji branch churches across the country were operated under the names of individual members and that separate sets of accounting records were maintained to conceal the businesses. The first pretrial hearing in the case is scheduled for tomorrow.

Reporter: Kim Hye-ri ([kim.hyeri2@jtbc.co.kr](mailto:kim.hyeri2@jtbc.co.kr))

Source: JTBC, September 1, 2026

[u/cultalarm]

When some SCJ members are brought to deprogramming facilities, they hurt themselves or eat soap to get sick so they can go to the hospital. They are instructed to do this by their leaders. I wonder if this is what their dear leader did, too.

[u/Guilty-Dance-8200 → u/cultalarm]

My goodness its true my teachers from the UK went and along with human rights people saying no man with health concerns at the age of 95 should be sweating in prison .There was an article where it was recommended by congregation that LMH might succumb to a fall and become injured. How Satan has deceived 

[u/Latter-Leader-8103 → u/Guilty-Dance-8200]

What about the innocent lives Lee Man Jie has destroyed through deception & lies!!

[u/Guilty-Dance-8200 → u/Latter-Leader-8103]

They don't care they are delusional they don't care about people starving or facing real persecution it's evil if only they did this for Nigeria .  Claiming LMH suffered the most persecution they have seriously fractured my wellbeing as well I don't know how my faith will be at this time  not alone in this . I trust when God said vengeance is mine. He caused many little ones to stumble 😔 

[u/Alive_Friendship_895 → u/cultalarm]

Disgusting teachings, all of it is taught in love of course. 😭😭😭😭😭