Overview

• On July 18 the court granted a seizure sought by ten former members claiming about ¥227 million in restitution for alleged high-value donations.
• The order immobilizes the church’s headquarters land in the Shibuya–Shoto district, valued at over ¥800 million, preventing disposal or transfer while allowing religious activities to continue.
• This action marks the inaugural application of the December 2023 special law designed to strengthen oversight of religious fundraising and secure victim compensation.
• The church can lift the seizure by depositing roughly ¥226 million with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
• The asset freeze aims to prevent property concealment as the church appeals its March dissolution order before the Tokyo High Court.