U.S. Seeks Extradition of Filipino Church Leader for Federal Charges
The United States has requested the extradition of Filipino church leader Apollo Carreon Quiboloy from the Philippines to face federal charges in the U.S., including child sex trafficking and fraud. Quiboloy, who leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church and…
Detroit, MI, August 6, 2026 —
The United States government has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, a prominent Filipino church leader, from the Philippines. The request aims to bring Quiboloy to the U.S. to face federal charges that include allegations of child sex trafficking and fraud.
Quiboloy is the founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church. He also held a position as a special adviser to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. While the U.S. is seeking his extradition for federal charges, Quiboloy is already in custody within the Philippines. He is facing separate charges related to human trafficking and child abuse, brought forth by Philippine authorities.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the extradition process or the exact nature of the fraud charges were not immediately available. The U.S. Department of Justice has not released further specifics on the case at this time. The legal proceedings will involve coordination between U.S. and Philippine law enforcement and judicial bodies.
The situation highlights a significant international legal effort to address the charges against Quiboloy. The case is expected to proceed through the Philippine judicial system, which will determine the outcome of the U.S. extradition request in parallel with the ongoing local charges.
Story summarized from the original created by Jim Gomez, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
