After the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, more and more clues are emerging as to the alleged perpetrator’s motive. During the interrogation, the 41-year-old said he disliked a certain organization with which Abe was associated. In Japan, it is suspected that this could be the controversial Unification Church of the late Korean cult founder San Myung Mun.
The alleged perpetrator said he was “disgruntled” with Abe and wanted to “kill” him the day after the assassination attempt on the former Japanese prime minister. As reported, he was shot dead in the street with a homemade gun during an election campaign speech in Nara. Abe was taken to hospital but died of his injuries.
Cash donations broken family
As the public television broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday, the alleged killer testified that his mother had joined a “certain organization” and donated a lot of money to her. This broke the family. The 41-year-old therefore hates this organization, which Abe also has connections with. In Japan, it is suspected that it is the controversial Unification Church of the late Korean cult founder San Myung Mun. This supports conservative concerns and has members in many countries. Politicians such as Abe and former US President Donald Trump are considered friendly to the Church. Mun, who was strongly anti-Communist, founded it in 1954.
In addition to the motive, the attack also raises questions about why the security personnel at the scene were unable to prevent the shots. “I don’t think there are enough precautions in Japan with its strict gun laws,” said a personal protection expert. According to media reports, the KLPD now wants to review its security protocol for celebrities for shortcomings.
Elections are being held
In addition, the elections for the Upper House of the national parliament will take place next Sunday as planned. This was announced by the Japanese government.
Source: Krone
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