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Bishop Wiseman Coronavirus Protection Oil Claims Overview:
- Why: Wiseman allegedly sold “divine” oils and kits that he claimed would protect against and cure coronavirus.
- Who: Bishop Climate Wiseman of the Kingdom Church faces fraud and consumer protection charges.
- Where: Wiseman, a preacher in Camberwell, has been charged in Inner London Crown Court.
A Camberwell preacher is facing charges for allegedly selling £91 “Covid-19 protection kits” that he claimed would “treat, prevent, protect against or cure” coronavirus.
Bishop Claims Coronavirus Protection, Cure Claims Are Not Fraud
Bishop Climate Wiseman, of the Kingdom Church in Camberwell, has pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges brought against him at Inner London Crown Court. He faces two other charges under consumer protection laws.
Wiseman allegedly sold bottles of “Diving Cleansing Oil” or “Divine Plague Prevention Kits” with the oil and red yarn to congregants. The prosecution calls Wiseman’s claims of protection “untrue and misleading”.
The preacher reportedly maintains that he should be free to practise his religion. His defense statement noted that he is not an “anti-vaxxer” and argued that he did not advertise the products in a dishonest” or “deceitful” way, according to the Independent UK.
Wiseman is currently out on unconditional bail and will face trial on 11 July 2022.
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