Despite a direct confession and coordinated investigations, jurisdictional complexities appear to have stalled the prosecution of a former sect leader.
An international investigation into historic child sexual abuse within the “Two by Twos” religious sect appears paralyzed, leaving a confessed perpetrator free in the United States. Robert Corfield, a former minister who admitted to a prolonged campaign of abuse in Canada during the 1980s, has yet to face indictment from either American or Canadian authorities.
The FBI initiated a probe into the church network in early 2024. Corfield confirmed he was interviewed by federal agents in Montana approximately a year ago, where he reiterated his confession. Concurrently, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated they investigated the 1980s assaults in Saskatchewan and forwarded their findings to Crown Prosecutors. Neither agency has announced formal charges.
A Culture of Silence
The legal stalemate is compounded by the insular nature of the church. With a global membership of up to 100,000, the sect operates without formal central headquarters, relying on traveling ministers who embed themselves in followers’ homes. This structure has historically shielded abusers from external scrutiny.
Victims allege that regional overseers actively obstructed justice. The decision by Canadian church leadership to transfer Corfield to the US after he was accused internally highlights a sophisticated cross-border evasion tactic. Today, advocates report that the church remains resistant to modern child protection policies, allowing known offenders to participate in congregational life.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice has declined to comment on the status of the Corfield files, leaving survivors demanding transparency regarding the bureaucratic hurdles preventing an arrest.
SOURCES: Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, FBI, RCMP, BBC.
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