Wikipedia has a NEW entry on Scientology, Controversies:
In November 2009, Australian Senator Nick Xenophon used a speech in Federal Parliament to allege that the Church of Scientology is a criminal organisation. Based on letters from former followers of the religion, he implicated Scientology in "forced imprisonment, coerced abortions, embezzlement of church funds, physical violence, intimidation and blackmail".[215]
In November 2009, Australian Senator Nick Xenophon used a speech in Federal Parliament to allege that the Church of Scientology is a criminal organisation. Based on letters from former followers of the religion, he implicated Scientology in "forced imprisonment, coerced abortions, embezzlement of church funds, physical violence, intimidation and blackmail".[215]