Before Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is handed over to the United States, he will have to be tried in Philippine court and answer for his crimes should he be found guilty, said the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The US, where multiple charges have been pressed against Quiboloy, has an extradition treaty with the Philippines. The DOJ recognizes this, but has announced that “the embattled religious leader will be tried first in the philippines for crimes he committed here.”
“And if convicted, (Quiboloy) must first serve his sentence before granting any request for extradition by the US,” the justice department added.
In the Philippines, Quiboloy has allegedly violated Section 5(b) and Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, along with a non-bailable qualified human trafficking case under Section 4(a) of Republic Act 9208.
In the US, he has been indicted by a California federal grand jury for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, and sex trafficking of children; sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion; conspiracy; and bulk cash smuggling.
The preacher and his four aides were arrested on September 8, concluding a manhunt which began June this year. They are being held at the custodial center of Camp Crame, and will be transferred to the Quezon City Jail.
