On this day, 29 years ago, on March 28, 1996 (February 10, 1996 in the lunar calendar), Japan's "Aum Shinrikyo" was sentenced to bankruptcy by the court due to insolvency. On March 28, 1996, Japan's "Aum Shinrikyo" was sentenced to bankruptcy by the court due to insolvency. Aum Shinrikyo is a Japanese organization focusing on Buddhism and yoga. It was founded in 1984 and its founder is Shoko Asahara. On March 20, 1995, sarin gas was dropped into a Tokyo subway station, injuring more than 5,500 people and killing more than 10 people. Since then, it has been regarded as a cult by most people. It was later renamed (Aref Religion). In 1995, the organization had more than 9,000 members in Japan and more than 40,000 members worldwide. As of 2004, the organization had approximately 1,500 to 2,000 members.