Shōkō Asahara
Shōkō Asahara was the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo cult, who was convicted for his role in the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack, leading to significant public scrutiny of cult activities in Japan.
Born on Mar 02, 1955 (70 years old)
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United States:
Shoko Asahara founded Aum Shinrikyo in 1984 and was executed in 2018 for his role in the Tokyo subway gassing.
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Costa Rica:
Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum sect, was executed in 2018 for his role in the attack and other violent crimes.
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Estonia:
Shōkō Asahara was sentenced to death for his role in the Tokyo subway sarin attacks.
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