She was given the pseudonym XC, by a court, to protect her identity. And she’s never spoken publicly about her experience. But the court documents from her case against Ken Dyers reveal a harrowing set of allegations.

At the age of 14, she says that Dyers, the leader of the performing arts and social organisation, Kenja, sexually abused her. And she alleges that nine other members of his organisation – all but one of them, women – helped him do it. Dyers was in his early 80s at the time. 

Today, investigations reporter Harriet Alexander, on why Kenja – which police have called a cult – is still operating in cities across Australia.

And a warning this episode may be distressing to some listeners.

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