US formally asks Philippines to extradite Quiboloy
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy to face charges of child sex trafficking and fraud. While the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs has endorsed the request to the Department of Justice, Quiboloy's legal team claims they have not received formal notice.
Why it matters
This case tests the extradition treaty and legal cooperation between the Philippines and the United States regarding high-profile criminal suspects.
MANILA, Philippines - The United States has formally asked the Philippine government to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud that landed him on the federal most wanted list.
The US request for extradition was sent to the Department of Justice in Manila through the Department of Foreign Affairs in July, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said yesterday. The DFA confirmed receiving the extradition request, and said it has been endorsed to the DOJ.
One of Quiboloy's lawyers said yesterday afternoon that they have yet to receive any notice that the pastor, once an influential adviser to former president Rodrigo Duterte, is being sought for extradition.
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