Unification Church liquidator begins accepting victim claims

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The liquidator for the Unification Church has begun accepting loss claims from followers, former followers and their family members. The acceptance period runs until May 20 next year.

The liquidator began accepting claims on May 20. Eligible claimants include followers, former followers of the Unification Church and their family members.

Submissions will be received until May 20 next year as part of court-related proceedings in Japan.

The step marks the formal start of an official process aimed at addressing losses linked to the group.

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