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A BKWSU splinter groups
founded by a formerly leading Brahma Kumaris follower called Dr
Heidi Fittkau. Became involved in a 1999 controversy where it was
prosecuted for being an association accused of practising
"alternation and control of the personality" of its members. The
Tenerife District Attorney stated that new provision introduced in
the criminal code represents an in-depth modification of Spanish
law and offered the possibility of prosecuting a 'destructive cult'
whose features are group dynamic "hypnotic procedures" <ref
name="Brainwashing"> </ref>.
In a report by Tenerife
News Dr. Fittkau-Garthe claims that the story was fabricated
<ref name="Madkau"> </ref>. She was released from
police custody after twelve days without charge.