Kenyan Pastor Arrested In The UK For Selling COVID-19 Oil ‘Protection Kit’

A Kenyan pastor and founder of Bishop Climate Ministries in Camberwell District, South London, United Kingdom, Climate Irungu Wiseman, has been arrested and arraigned before a court in the United Kingdom for selling a small bottle of oil and a piece of red yarn as cure for COVID-19.

Bishop Climate Wiseman was charged with fraud and unfair trading offences after allegedly offering the package, called the ‘plague protection kit’ for £91, and appeared at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court on Monday 16th August.
The 46-year-old clergy was said to have marketed the mixture of cedarwood and hyssop with claims it could be used to treat, prevent, protect against or cure coronavirus. The claims are said to have been made “in person, online, in instructional videos and through testimonial videos.
Southward Council counsel, Ryan Thompson said claims were made that the oil had cured at least 10 people in phone calls to the church during the investigation. He said there was a risk of harm or death to those who had bought the oil, thinking it would save them.

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Speaking only to confirm his name, Wiseman pleaded not guilty to a single charge of fraud and two charges under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations between 23 and 24 March.
His counsel, Maeve Thornton, while defending him, said the case involved the freedom to practise religion. The case was sent to the Inner London Crown Court, where Wiseman is expected to appear on 13 September. TRENDING VIDEO OF THE DAY: KOKO Street: Arin & Princess Deserved To Be Evicted – BBNaija Fan

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