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Top media lawyer calls out national newspaper for “chickening out” after Scientology threats

A leading media lawyer has called out a major British newspaper for refusing to publish a story about Scientology after it received a threatening phone call from Church spokesperson Karin Pouw.

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Scientology fraud: UK bank responds to criticism

Scientology’s UK bank NatWest, which was fined ÂŁ264 million in 2021 for failing to prevent money laundering, has issued a statement after allegations emerged of the Church engaging in credit card fraud.

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Charity Commission: Scientology cannot appeal tax-exempt status rejection

The UK Charity Commission has today confirmed its decision to refuse Scientology tax exempt status cannot now be appealed, upholding its view that “the Church of Scientology is not established for the public benefit“ Following a Freedom of Information Act request [continue reading…]

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‘Stay away’ – Greek warning issued about Scientology

The Greek Holy Synod has issued a stark warning about Scientology, calling it “medically, socially and ethically dangerous” and urging the public to stay away, describing Scientology as a “pseudo-religious organisation with socially dangerous activities”

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Fraud, lies and a Hollywood Blockbuster: Scientology’s link to the British Crown Jewels

The United Kingdom’s Crown Jeweller Mark Appleby, who is responsible for the maintenance of the famous Crown Jewels, can be linked to fraudster and British Scientologist John Mappin.

Ideal Orgs People

Signing your life away: Scientology staff contracts, releases and agreements

Being recruited to join staff is a process endured by most (if not all) Scientologists. For those who choose to make the jump, this is what awaits: dozens of pages of waivers, agreements and legal documents to sign.

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Complex web of Scientology corporations exposed

Following a lengthy investigation, Scientology Business has uncovered a complex web of corporations and shell companies used by the Church of Scientology to mask its multi-million dollar UK operations. Primarily functioning through the Australian-registered Church of Scientology Religious Education College Inc [continue reading…]

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Hacking attempts made against this website

Since launching Scientology Business, this website has been under constant attack. Attempts to log in to a website’s admin panel are not uncommon, however Scientology Business has seen a sustained and prolonged attack since its inception on 6th August 2023. This [continue reading…]

COSRECI Featured Finances

10 years of Scientology’s UK Financial Accounts

Since being rejected by the Charity Commission in 1999, Scientology has operated in the United Kingdom through an Australian-registered charity called COSRECI (Church of Scientology Religious Education College, Inc). As such, their revenue is considered ‘foreign income’ and is exempt from [continue reading…]

Finances

Money Motivated: A history of Scientology’s financial schemes

The Church of Scientology has been engaged in numerous financial schemes for well over 50 years. With the ‘Bridge to Total Freedom’ costing parishioners anywhere from $250,000 to $1 million, staff members operate under constant pressure to develop strategies that generate [continue reading…]