A leader of a secretive church in South Korea has been arrested. The arrest is related to suspicion of influencing elections. Authorities are investigating allegations that the church leader illegally recruited followers into a conservative political party.

The church in question is the Shincheonji Church. It has denied the accusations made against it. The investigation is ongoing and is looking into the recruitment of thousands of followers.

Further details about the arrest and investigation are available from KSAT 12 news. The source provides more information about the allegations and the church's response to them.