Argentina Sex Cult Investigation: 19 People Involved With Buenos Aires Yoga School Indicted

The investigation into the infamous Argentinian sex cult known as the Buenos Aires Yoga School has moved forward after a judge in Argentina indicted 19 people for their involvement with the embattled yoga school.

According to the Associated Press, the yoga school only served as a front, as it acted more like a sect. The Buenos Aires Yoga School reportedly coerced female members to have sex with rich and powerful men for money as well as other benefits.

Nineteen people were formally charged by Judge Ariel Lijo for various crimes, including criminal conspiracy, human trafficking with the purpose of sexual exploitation, money laundering, and smuggling. He also ruled that 14 of the 19 people that were indicted will be remanded in custody. The judge also ordered that an embargo be placed on their assets as well.

It was revealed that prosecutors requested 20 people to be indicted. Six more suspects are still at large, and they are believed to be hiding in the United States, as the Buenos Aires Yoga School also has offices in New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago.

Judge Lijo wrote in his resolution that the yoga school tricked people into joining the sex cult, with leaders preying on the underaged or people who were struggling with health problems and addictions. These people were promised healing and support but were ultimately exploited, often sexually, for the benefit of its leaders, including sect leader Juan Percowicz.

What Made the Buenos Aires Yoga School a Sex Cult?

Juan Percowicz founded the Buenos Aires Yoga School over 30 years ago. However, he wasn't offering yoga classes but lured in people with promises of eternal happiness.

According to El Pais, his cult used "textbook methods" to fool their victims into joining "hierarchical recruiting systems disguised as philosophy courses." It ultimately became a pyramid scheme with Percowicz standing at the top. He became a charismatic cult leader, who called himself "Angel" or "Master."

Those who paid high enough get themselves into the higher levels such as the Level 6 "Apostles" and the Level 5 "Geniuses." "Pupils" were known for Level 4 members, and members on Levels 1-3 are considered "ordinary humans.: It is those high-level members who are the ones responsible for recruiting people and channeling resources into the organization.

The Buenos Aires Yoga School Is More of a Whore House Than a Yoga School

Headquartered in Buenos Aires, the cult's BA Group billed itself as an "ontological coaching" school for attaining personal happiness. However, it was more of a money-making den of prostitution, as female members were forced to undergo a "geisha" apprenticeship. This means they had to become prostitutes, with the cult often dealing with powerful people such as wealthy businessmen as their customers.

The most famous customer revealed so far is Spanish opera star Placido Domingo, who denied any involvement with the cult. However, according to NBC News, the investigation has revealed he had been in contact with cult leadership for over two decades now.

Twenty-four people have been arrested so far, including Juan Percowicz himself.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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