Fraud

Belgian Scientology could be banned for fraud and other charges

Eleven members of the Belgian branch, as well as two affiliated bodies, the Belgian Scientology church itself, and the church in Europe are being judged. A conviction could lead to a ban in the country. The charges the members of the Church of Scientology are facing include: fraud, extortion, running a criminal organization, violating privacy laws and practising illegal medicine. 
According to the congregation's former treasurer, Scientology Belgium made about €2,000 a week from book sales and €3,000 from courses and training. She said 9.5% of all income went to the mother church in Los Angeles, while 3% was transferred to the European head office in Copenhagen, Le Soir newspaper reported.