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North Korean authorities later paraded Otto in a televised confession, where he alleged that he was manipulated by a secret organization, the "Zed Society," and the "Friendship United Methodist Church," to commit the crime against the state. This bizarre display raised eyebrows worldwide, and many speculated that it was a puppet show driven by the North Korean regime to divert attention away from their own human rights abuses.
The U.S. government met Otto's situation with concern, advising his family against public commentary on his case to continue negotiations for his release.