US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — 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…
The United States has requested the Philippines to extradite Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, a prominent Filipino church leader and former adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte. Quiboloy is accused of child sex trafficking and fraud, and has been placed on the FBI’s most wanted list. This extradition request was sent to the Philippine Department of Justice through the Foreign Affairs Department in July.
The request requires approval from two Philippine courts. Quiboloy, 76, leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which claims a substantial following in the Philippines and abroad. In his prime, Quiboloy was a highly influential religious figure and played a key role as the spiritual adviser to Duterte, who served as President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
To be extradited, Quiboloy must complete his trial and serve his sentence in the Philippines if found guilty. However, the 1994 extradition treaty between the U.S. and Manila allows Philippine authorities to temporarily surrender a suspect to a foreign court for trial before their domestic case is resolved.
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