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Hare Krishnas
This mostly peaceful group has been accused of child abuse.

Scientology
Allegations of mind control, abuse, and dangerous views on mental health.

The Unification Church (moonies)
Mass marriages and a leader who believes he's a God.

The Ordo Templi Orientis Phenomenon
P.R. Koenig's large collection of histories and critiques of the Ordo templi Orientis, or OTO.
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