US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The request follows a 2021 indictment alleging sex trafficking, bulk cash smuggling and other crimes against women and children.
- The United States formally requested the extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy from the Philippines to face trial on child sex trafficking and fraud charges, Philippine officials said Thursday.
- Following a 2021 U.S. federal indictment, the FBI placed Quiboloy on its list of 10 most wanted fugitives for alleged conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion.
- The FBI said victims recruited as personal assistants were required to perform 'night duty' and faced threats of 'eternal damnation' unless they catered to the self-proclaimed 'son of God.'
- Under the 1994 extradition treaty between Washington and Manila, Philippine justice officials can allow temporary surrender to foreign courts, though suspects must typically finish local trials before extradition.
- Jailed in the Philippines since September 2024, the former spiritual adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested following a raid on his 30-hectare compound in Davao City.
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US Seeks Extradition Of Philippine Church Leader Apollo Quiboloy
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Philippine church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face federal charges of child sex trafficking and fraud. According to the report, Philippine officials confirmed receiving the request under the 1994 extradition treaty between the two countries.The report said Quiboloy was indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury in 2021 and was later placed on the FBI's list of 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. U.S. pr…
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U.S. asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader, who was once an influential adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte, to face trial on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud that landed him on the FBI's most wanted list, two Philippine officials said Thursday.
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