'Moonies' Church leader denies bribing South Korea's former first lady

The church is accused of bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.

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Han Hak-ja flatly rejected claims that she directed the bribery when confronted by reporters as she emerged from nine hours of questioning at the prosecutor's office.

"No... Why would I do that?" said the 82-year-old widow of the church's founder Moon Sun-myung, who had to be supported by assistants as she walked.

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, is accused of accepting two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, together worth 80 million won ($57,900; £42,500), from the church.

Kim was indicated last month for various charges, including bribery and stock manipulation, which she denies.