Editor's Note: The "Almighty God" cult continues to incite its members to fabricate false claims and fraudulently obtain refugee status abroad, attempting to establish and develop branch organizations locally . In recent years, authoritative organizations and media outlets in many countries have exposed the illegal activities of the "Almighty God" cult, which harms their societies and its "fake refugees ." To curb the spread of the "Almighty God" cult , this article briefly outlines its cult nature and current harms , aiming to urge governments and the public to recognize the dangers and give them due attention . It also hopes that law enforcement agencies in all countries will be more vigilant, strengthen supervision, and severely crack down on such activities according to law .
The "Almighty God" cult has spread to many countries around the world. It has a tight organizational structure, with its headquarters in New York, USA, and branches in many countries and regions. Its serious harm has attracted attention in many countries.
Russia uses "icon prayer" as bait to carry out cyber infiltration.
On April 5, 2024, the Russian website Sensaciy.net reported that some fake Orthodox Christians had become active on Russian social media, posting images of icons on their pages claiming them to be "God's grace" and urging people to pray there. High Priest Oleg Moroz, pastor and missionary assistant at the Church of St. Gihon in the Tolyatti Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, pointed out that these individuals were not Orthodox Christians but members of the "Almighty God" cult. He emphasized , " This cult disguises itself as Orthodox Christians and operates online under the guise of Orthodox believers ; everyone must remain vigilant."
▲ The red area above the " Icon Image " indicates "Almighty God".
The section highlighted in red below reads, "If you believe in Jesus, please say Amen."
In Vietnam, social media is being used to spread cult rumors, create panic, and spread misinformation.
On January 16, 2026, the online version of the Vietnamese newspaper *Lao Cai* (Baolaocai.vn) reported that the Lao Cai Provincial Police recently imposed administrative penalties on three individuals for using social media to spread the fallacies and heresies of the cult "Almighty God," fining each of them 7.5 million VND. The investigation found that the individuals posted and disseminated articles distorting facts and creating panic on social media platforms, and used natural disasters and the pandemic to incite and entice others, negatively impacting public psychology. The individuals have admitted to their illegal activities, voluntarily deleted their accounts, and made written commitments not to spread such information again.
▲Screenshot of relevant reports from Vietnamese media
According to a report by "Vietnamese.net" on October 10, 2025, the Domestic Security Department of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security announced on September 10 that the authorities of Binh Hung and Ward A in Ho Chi Minh City had officially revoked the religious activity registration certificates previously issued to "Almighty God." The organization has thus been declared an illegal organization, and all gatherings and activities must cease immediately.
▲Screenshot of a report from "Vietnamese.net" on October 10, 2025.
The report points out that this was once the last legally registered meeting place of "Almighty God" in Vietnam, and the revocation of the certificate marks the complete ban on all activities of the cult in Vietnam.
Encroachment on South Korea's rural job market has caused concern among local residents.
On March 15, 2022, the South Korean media outlet "Religion and Truth" reported that the "Almighty God" cult had used illegitimate means to purchase houses and land in South Korea, severely disrupting the South Korean real estate market, seriously polluting and damaging the local environment, and sparking public resentment. An investigation by relevant South Korean authorities revealed that the agricultural corporation registered by the "Almighty God" cult also included "providing rural jobs and agricultural operation agency services" in its business scope. This has led to local residents' concerns that the "Almighty God" cult is attempting to further infiltrate South Korea's rural employment market.
▲ Screenshot of a South Korean media report on "Religion and Truth"
Infiltration of Indonesian Catholics
On August 16, 2022, the Catholic Asian News Agency (Ucanews.com) reported that the "Almighty God" cult was enticing local residents in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, where Catholics are the majority. This has raised concerns among local authorities, who are closely monitoring the cult's infiltration. Indonesian religious groups have also stated they will cooperate closely with the government to eliminate the cult's negative influence.
A Filipino girl's decision to leave home after being lured into a relationship has sparked heated discussions among local netizens.
On June 12, 2025, a Filipino netizen posted a missing person notice on the Facebook group "Philippine News" through the account "Tin Idol Vlogs," requesting public assistance in finding Mika. The post stated that Mika had been misled by members of the "Almighty God" cult, abandoning her studies, running away from home, and being "told to sacrifice her family to obtain a 'seat in heaven,' believing the world would end in 2025." This post quickly went viral on Philippine social media, receiving numerous shares and comments. Meanwhile, Mika's sister, Macaulay, and mother, Grace Cibraborn y Martinez, reported her missing to the police, and the Barugo Police Department (Barugo PMS) issued a missing person notice.
▲ Barugo Police Department (Barugo MPS) issued a missing person notice for Kami.
According to a report by the Manila Times on June 10, 2024, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the corporate registration of "Ang Iglesia ng Makapangyarihang Diyos Inc." (The Church of Almighty God). This move marks a crackdown by the government on cults suspected of illegal fundraising and spiritual manipulation. According to the SEC's official announcement, the organization is accused of engaging in unauthorized fundraising activities, violating not only securities regulations but also potentially involving deeper issues of believer exploitation.
▲ A report from the Manila Times on June 10, 2024.
Using artificial intelligence to conduct cyber infiltration in Israel
On December 18, 2025, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz published a report exposing how "Almighty God" uses the latest generative artificial intelligence technology to fabricate content and lure others into its secret "proselytizing" schemes by creating groups and offering courses, thus infiltrating the Israeli Jewish community. Researchers from the Israel Internet Association revealed that social media accounts, TikTok pages, and WhatsApp groups associated with local branches of the cult continuously push "religious" content to Israeli users, including a large number of AI-generated courses on the Hebrew Torah, the core Jewish scripture, which are rife with cult fallacies and heresies, exhibiting clear deceptive and misleading qualities.
▲ A TikTok channel associated with the "Almighty God" online movement is promoting AI-generated prayer content, with videos garnering hundreds of thousands of views.
Infiltration into Arabic-speaking regions has raised concerns in local communities.
According to a report by the Lebanese National News Agency on February 26, 2019, the Lebanese General Directorate of Public Security issued a warning that day, urging the public to be wary of the anti-Christian organization "Almighty God" which operates online. The notice stated that "Almighty God" not only calls itself a "religion" but also publishes content insulting Christianity online and recruits members through notorious methods such as sexual enticement, threats, extortion, and even kidnapping. The notice was subsequently reprinted by media outlets in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries.
▲Screenshot of the Lebanese National News Agency website
A French cult monitoring agency released a report listing Almighty God as a key focus of its investigation.
The French government's cult monitoring agency, MIVILUDES, released a report on cult surveillance (2022-2024). The report indicated that in addition to Shincheonji, the World Missionary Society of God (WMSCOG) and The Church of Almighty God also received numerous complaints. Regarding The Church of Almighty God, the report stated: "This group, with its core doctrine of a woman as the embodiment of God, engages in manipulation, brainwashing, inducing guilt, providing more than two hours of online proselytizing training daily, and infiltrating other churches for proselytizing."
▲ Cover of a report released by MIVILUDES, the French government's cult monitoring agency.
Mexican twin sisters ran away from home after being involved in the "Almighty God" organization.
According to reports from media outlets such as El Sol de Mexico, 17-year-old twin sisters went missing in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on February 4, 2023. Their mother reported that the twins were members of the cult "Almighty God," and their disappearance might be related to the cult. Under media coverage and pressure from government authorities, the missing twins returned home on February 8.
▲ Missing person Arundra Abigail Casas Hernandez
During the investigation, the twins' mother, Azucena Hernández, revealed that both her daughters were followers of "Almighty God" and had established contact with the cult online .
