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US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy

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2026-08-08 20:15 UTC → 2026-08-11 09:40 UTC · added removed

The United States has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, to face a 2021 federal indictment involving child sex trafficking, fraud, and bulk-cash smuggling. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed receipt of the request and forwarded it to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ's Office of the State Counsel has begun reviewing (DOJ) is currently evaluating the documentation request to ensure compliance with the 1994 US-Philippines extradition treaty. This review process is expected to Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez noted that the evaluation of the voluminous documentation could take between one week and one month before the DOJ decides whether to file a decision petition with a Regional Trial Court. Representative Leila De Lima has called for the extradition to proceed without delay, emphasizing the need for accountability for victims. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is made expected to announce a decision regarding the request within a petition few weeks. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the President has been informed and intends to study the Regional Trial Court. matter thoroughly. Under the existing treaty, the Philippine government faces several options: it may hold the request to allow Quiboloy to face pending local cases—including qualified human trafficking in Pasig and sexual abuse in Quezon City—or it could temporarily suspend local proceedings to allow for his extradition to the US. The DOJ has indicated it will prioritize the matter while ensuring local criminal cases are factored into the final determination. Quiboloy, who denies all allegations, remains detained in the Philippines while facing separate domestic charges for human trafficking and child abuse. Philippines.

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  1. 2026-08-11 09:40 UTC US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy
  2. 2026-08-08 20:15 UTC US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy

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