US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
Summary
The United States has asked the Philippines to extradite Apollo Quiboloy, a Filipino church leader, to face trial in the U.S. on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud. Quiboloy is currently detained in the Philippines, where he faces similar charges, and the extradition request will need approval from Philippine courts.Key Facts
- Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church and has a large following in the Philippines and abroad.
- The U.S. has charged Quiboloy with child sex trafficking, fraud, conspiracy, money laundering, and visa fraud.
- Quiboloy was arrested in the Philippines in 2024 on charges of child and sexual abuse and human trafficking.
- Philippine courts must approve the U.S. extradition request, and suspects must usually finish local trials before being extradited.
- A 1994 treaty between the U.S. and the Philippines allows for temporary surrender of suspects for trial abroad in certain cases.
- Quiboloy denies the allegations, calling them lies from former followers and opponents.
- He was a spiritual adviser to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
- The U.S. indictment includes claims that female church members were forced into sexual acts under threats of punishment.
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