Chen Eun Church Faces Sexual Assault Allegations and Financial Investigation

A woman who was accused of being sexually assaulted by Chen Eun over a period of 11 months when she was 17 years old reported that she was unable to find assistance because the Chen Eun Church severed ties with the outside world. The source states that the church obscured the nature of the abuse by framing it within the context of “father’s love,” sexual harassment, and sexual assault. At least three women are currently identified as victims, and appointed lawyers were instructed to address the situation, though the source notes that all four members of the priest’s family were told to pay for alleged fraud.

The Civil Affairs Department, which was responsible for tracing the church’s financial information, referred the matter to the judiciary and police for recovery. The source describes three methods of control employed by Chen Eun: breaking ties with the outside world by requiring members to remain in the church four days a week, casting the leader into the “body of God,” and blurring bodily boundaries. These practices allegedly extended beyond the initial assault of a young girl to include sexual harassment allegations from two middle-aged women.

Chen Eun reportedly had approximately 2,700 followers in the church. One victim, identified as Miss Y, believes there must be more victims. The church door was locked, and Chen Eun was described as being under high command, but his cell phone was not answered, and the entire family lost contact. The source does not provide further details on the current status of the investigation beyond the referral to judicial and police authorities.

Four members of the Chen family who worked in the church received over $6 million in salaries and private contributions over a year. After responding through appointed lawyers, the family offered items or money to their peers without reluctance. The source states that these salaries were approved by the board of directors of the church and were not considered illegal. However, the charges of sexual abuse and harassment have not been answered.

The Civil Affairs Bureau has been able to investigate the current financial situation of the church. Victims have been asked to file a complaint for the return of their money, and the police have been called upon to follow up. The source does not specify the outcome of these financial recovery efforts or the legal proceedings regarding the abuse allegations.

The handling of this case raises questions about institutional accountability and the protection of vulnerable individuals within religious communities. The separation of the church from external oversight and the use of spiritual language to obscure misconduct highlight the need for transparent governance and legal recourse. As Micah 6:8 calls for justice and humility, the pursuit of truth and accountability in such cases is essential for restoring public trust and ensuring that victims are not further marginalized by institutional silence.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Mandarin Chinese)