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on trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, where it was not uncommon for them
to spend in excess of $6 million in a few days. Mr. Latief’s
father gave him $50 million when he graduated from college and a
hotel in Perth, Australia, upon the birth of Mr. Latief’s first
son. Despite this extravagant lifestyle, Mr. Latief believed
that, prior to his conversion to Christianity, his life was
aimless. Similarly, Mr. Tandiono believed that, prior to his
conversion to Christianity, his priorities concerning family,
work, and religion were misplaced. Because Reverend Park led
them to Christianity, Mr. Latief and Mr. Tandiono felt indebted
to him. Since their conversion, they have each become elders in
Reverend Park’s congregation and have donated substantial funds
to help establish several other churches.
In 1988, when John told Reverend Park that he was having
difficulties establishing a successful business, Reverend Park
told him to meet with Mr. Latief. Similarly, in 1991, when David
Park wanted to establish his own businesses, Reverend Park told
him to contact Mr. Tandiono. Between 1990 and 1994, Mr. Latief
and Mr. Tandiono transferred, via traveler’s checks and wire
transfers, over $9 million to petitioners. Petitioners used
these funds to establish at least 13 businesses, all of which
failed. During the years in issue, petitioners’ family and
friends in Korea also gave them smaller amounts for various
personal uses (e.g., marriage, childbirth, etc.).
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