Manila Bulletin
Quiboloy to abide by PH court ruling if US gov’t requests extradition -- lawyers
The Philippine Department of Justice has not yet received an official request from the US government to extradite Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is on the FBI's "most wanted" list.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra stated that any extradition request must be made through official diplomatic channels and that the Philippines cannot act on extradition requests independently, especially for its own citizens.
The extradition process is governed by the Philippine-US Extradition Treaty and requires a formal request from the US Department of Justice.
Quiboloy's lawyers have assured that he will abide by the ruling of the Philippine court if the United States seeks his extradition.
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio stated that they will follow what the law says if the court orders extradition.
The FBI had released "wanted" posters for Quiboloy following a federal warrant issued on November 10, 2021, for his indictment over alleged sex trafficking and bulk cash smuggling charges.
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