A group claiming to be representatives of the United States of Kailasa, a self-proclaimed sovereign nation for Hindus, have been arrested in Bolivia for “land trafficking” after negotiating leases with Indigenous groups in the Amazon. Led by Swami Nithyananda, who fled India amidst accusations of rape and abuse, Kailasa’s bizarre story involves issuing passports, managing a “reserve bank,” and offering reincarnation services to billionaires. Despite posing with global leaders and claiming immunity as the head of a state, Kailasa’s legitimacy has been questioned, leading to deportations and diplomatic disputes with Bolivia.
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