Religious Channel Fined £150,000 Over Claims 'Miracle Water' Cures Cancer

UK regulator Ofcom penalized Word Network for breaching broadcasting rules with harmful health and financial claims.

Ofcom imposed a £150,000 fine on Word Network for airing episodes of Peter Popoff Ministries promoting 'Miracle Spring Water.'
The water was falsely claimed to cure illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and drug addiction, as well as improve financial situations.
The regulator determined the broadcasts violated rules against harmful material and exploiting audience vulnerabilities.
Word Network argued cultural differences and longstanding broadcasts without prior issues but has since ceased airing the program in the UK.
Ofcom has directed the network to broadcast a statement on its findings and prohibited the program's rebroadcast.