The Religious Cult Armed With Chemical Weapons | The Business of Crime

Aum Shinrikyo. A doomsday cult responsible for one of the deadliest attacks in Japanese history. This week on the Business of Crime, we explore how a domestic terrorist group managed to obtain chemical weapons; how they used their religious status to avoid criticism; and how a far-reaching network of business interests allowed them to cast a lasting shadow over modern-day Japan. Click here to subscribe to VICE: About VICE: The Definitive Guide To Enlightening Information. From every corner of the planet, our immersive, caustic, ground-breaking and often bizarre stories have changed the way people think about culture, crime, art, parties, fashion, protest, the internet and other subjects that don’t even have names yet. Browse the growing library and discover corners of the world you never knew existed. Welcome to VICE. Connect with VICE: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: More videos from the VICE network: Click here to get the best of VICE daily: Like VICE on Facebook: Follow VICE on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: @vice?lang=en The VICE YouTube Network: VICE: MUNCHIES: VICE News: VICELAND: Vice Life: Noisey: Motherboard: VICE Sports: i-D: Waypoint: