Key Facts
• Preventive measures against ‘Aleph’ extended for six months starting September 21, 2025.
• Restrictions include limiting the use of 16 facilities and banning receipt of gifts.
• Public Security Examination Commission issued the decision.
• Chizuo Matsumoto’s (former Aum leader) second son recognized as an ‘official’ of Aleph.
• The son was not recognized as the ‘representative’ of the group.
Summary
The Public Security Examination Commission has decided to extend preventive measures against the Aum Shinrikyo successor group, Aleph, for six months starting September 21, 2025. These measures include restricting the use of 16 facilities nationwide and prohibiting the group from receiving gifts or monetary contributions. Additionally, the second son of Chizuo Matsumoto, the executed founder of Aum Shinrikyo, has been officially recognized as an ‘official’ of Aleph, though not as its ‘representative.’ This decision aims to prevent the resurgence of activities linked to the group.
