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Author: Alexander Barnes-Ross
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Scientology fraud: UK bank responds to criticism
Scientology’s UK bank NatWest, which was fined £264 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 made by Scientology Business, the Charity Commission explained that due to a statute of…
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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.
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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 (COSRECI), we can reveal Scientology also controls a network of dozens of corporate entities…
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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 website has been live for 26 days and in that period 3,279 attempts have…
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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 income tax. However, due to its lack of tax exemption in the UK, Scientology…
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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 income for the Church. Today, former Scientology executive Chris Shelton and I took a…
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Charlie Wakley now knows about the Xenu story
According to the latest edition of Saint Hill’s ‘Advance UK‘ magazine, which celebrates the progress of British Scientologists’ progress up the Bridge, the famous Charlie Wakley – who I used to consider one of my best friends – has reached the state of OT III and now knows about Xenu. Charlie rose to prominence online…
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