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Marcos insists Quiboloy must face local charges before US extradition
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines is not currently looking to extradite Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), who is wanted in the United States for child sex trafficking.
Marcos clarified that the focus is on the cases filed against Quiboloy in the Philippines, and any extradition proceedings would be considered after the local judicial process is completed.
Quiboloy surrendered in Davao City on Sunday amid a large police search of his sect's compound, following an ultimatum to turn himself in.
The US charged Quiboloy in 2021 with sex trafficking of girls and women, while he faces charges in Manila for child abuse, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla anticipates a US extradition request "very soon" given Quiboloy's custody and the existing treaty between the two countries.
Remulla mentioned he would discuss the extradition matter with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and instructed the prosecution team to prepare evidence for continuous trial.
The DOJ is considering placing a complainant in the criminal cases against Quiboloy under the Witness Protection Program.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that Apollo Quiboloy should face charges in the Philippines first before any extradition to the US.
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A claim circulating online that Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy has been extradited to the United States is false.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy will not receive special treatment if arrested.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted that sect leader Apollo Quiboloy did not surrender but was arrested, as he was compelled to surface due to the approaching police.
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