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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Bishop who sold ‘Covid protection oil’ claims he cannot afford fine despite £300,000 in accounts

PA

A convicted preacher who warned his followers that they would die without his Covid “plague protection oil” has said he cannot afford a fine despite having £300,000 in trading accounts, according to prosecutors.

Bishop Climate Wiseman, 47, warned his followers they could “end up dropping dead” during the pandemic and urged them to get the mixture – consisting of hyssop, cedarwood and olive oil – as soon as possible.

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