Son of Aum Shinrikyo Victim Seeks Continued Remorse from Perpetrators

Minoru Kariya, son of an Aum Shinrikyo abduction victim, calls for ongoing remorse from perpetrators. Kiyoshi Kariya was kidnapped for information about his sister, a cult follower, in a case tied to the sect’s leader, Shoko Asahara. Kariya stresses the need for both legal accountability and compensation for victims.

Minoru Kariya, 65, seeks ongoing remorse from those involved in his father’s abduction by the Aum Shinrikyo cult. His father, Kiyoshi, was murdered over 30 years ago, and Kariya emphasizes the importance of atonement. He states that atonement includes both legal punishment and restitution for victims.

Kiyoshi Kariya was seized in February 1995 in Tokyo by senior members of the cult who were in pursuit of his sister’s whereabouts. Shoko Asahara, the cult’s leader at the time, ordered this abduction, hoping to persuade Kiyoshi’s sister, a cult follower, to contribute a significant donation to their organization.

Minoru Kariya continues to advocate for accountability and remorse from Aum Shinrikyo’s perpetrators. He distinguishes between legal punishment and victim compensation as vital elements of atonement. Kiyoshi Kariya’s tragic abduction highlights the profound impacts of cult activities even decades later.

Original Source: www.japantimes.co.jp