Authorities in Belgium raid Church of Scientology

April 12, 2008 

The reports state that the Church in Belgium is being investigated for extortion and fraud for allegedly posting false job openings in newspapers and then attempting to get those who applied to join the Church. Several ex-members of the Church have also reportedly approached authorities with accusations of intimidation and extortion. 
Police in Belgium have been investigating the Church for nearly ten years which resulted in the raid on Thursday. 
In a statement to the press, the Church says that the police "violated their fundamental rights" as a religious organization and accused the police of "malicious justice operations." The Church plans to contest any charges filed against it. They also state that the postings were requests for volunteers and not employees.
Authorities in Belgium raid Church of Scientology April 12 , 2008 The reports state that the Church in Belgium is being investigated for extortion and fraud for allegedly posting false job openings in newspapers and then attempting to get those who applied to join the Church . Several ex - members of the Church have also reportedly approached authorities with accusations of intimidation and extortion . Police in Belgium have been investigating the Church for nearly ten years which resulted in the raid on Thursday . In a statement to the press , the Church says that the police " violated their fundamental rights " as a religious organization and accused the police of " malicious justice operations . " The Church plans to contest any charges filed against it . They also state that the postings were requests for volunteers and not employees .
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