3 arrested, religious group raided over forceful solicitation

3 arrested, religious group raided over forceful solicitation

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Police officers enter the headquarters of the religious group Kenshokai in Saitama on Jan. 11 to search it on suspicion of forcing a university student to become a member.

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