According to INAR, the decision is the result of a thorough administrative process, motivated by practices that seriously undermine public order and human dignity, violation of money laundering regulations and the illicit transfer of funds abroad.
The Institute also states in a statement released this Tuesday that the aforementioned religious denomination is involved in schemes to facilitate the acquisition of Angolan citizenship documents for foreign citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The evidence gathered was sent to the Attorney General's Office, and the process is currently underway, the same note states.
The public institution, overseen by the Ministry of Culture, also regrets the impacts of this measure on the faithful and communities involved, noting that this "was the only institutionally and legally appropriate way to respond to repeated and serious incidents".
INAR also appeals for serenity, understanding and collaboration from members of the religious denomination, encouraging them to join legally recognized religious communities, whose conduct is aligned with the values of the Constitution, national culture and human rights.
The body that oversees and controls the activities of churches in Angola also reaffirmed its "unwavering commitment" to defending religious freedom as a fundamental right.
