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Russian cult leader nicknamed ‘Jesus of Siberia’ arrested

By AFP
26 September 2020   |   11:03 am
Russia arrests a Siberian cult leader who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus along with his top aides, in an operation involving armed troops and aircraft.

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