Companies, colleges and churches with alleged links to David Jang 's Olivet Christian sect are being sued by a creditor who is claiming at least $8.6 million in damages over allegations of racketeering and wire fraud.

Some of the companies have countersued the creditor, Cornerstone Payment Systems Inc, for alleged usury and unjust enrichment.

A lawyer for the companies has said the Cornerstone allegations will be contested.

Why It Matters

The lawsuit adds to the legal challenges facing the Olivet network of churches and colleges operated by Korean-American cleric Jang, whose Olivet University is under a separate and ongoing federal investigation over alleged money laundering, visa fraud and labor trafficking, according to federal and local officials.

The racketeering lawsuit is th

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