Unification Church faces liquidation after Japanese court backs dissolution order

A Japanese high court upheld a government order to dissolve the Unification Church due to its history of soliciting excessive and financially damaging donations from members. The Tokyo High Court's decision, which takes immediate effect, revokes the organization's status as a religious corporation, leading to liquidation and loss of tax benefits. The government argued the church's tactics, including undisclosed solicitations and large donation requests, violated civil law and harmed public welfare. While the Unification Church denies organizational involvement in improper solicitations and claims to have improved compliance since 2009, the court sided with the government's claim of widespread and long-term harm. The church can appeal to the Supreme Court.

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