SPAC Nation, which works with young people across London, was discussed in parliament after Steve Reed, Labour MP for Croydon North, accused the church of “brainwashing [...] those who appear to be most susceptible” before encouraging them to take out fraudulent loans.
Reed described the church as a “cult” and said leaders “targeted mainly at young black people in poorer parts of London”.
He also accused SPAC Nation of coercing young people to break away from their families and move in to so-called “trap houses” run by the organisation.
SPAC Nation is currently under investigation by the Charity Commission. The Metropolitan Police said it was reviewing allegations of fraud and other offences made against the organisation and those involved in it.
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