Nepal, Sept. 18 -- South Korean prosecutors on Thursday requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, on allegations of bribery linked to the country's former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence.



The move came a day after the 82-year-old was questioned over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker.



Founded in 1954 by her late husband Moon Sun-myung, the Unification Church has long been the subject of controversy and criticism, with its teachings centred on Moon's role as the Second Coming, its mass weddings and a cult-like culture.



Followers are derisively referred to as "Moonies".



But the church's reach extends far beyond religion, sp...