Quiboloy to remain in PNP Custodial Center amid conflicting court orders

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his four co-accused will remain at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City, despite a Quezon City court order on September 9 for their transfer to Quezon City Jail facilities.

A Pasig City court has also issued an order directing the PNP to retain custody of Quiboloy and his co-accused.

The QC court order specifies the transfer of Quiboloy and Cresente Canada to the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, while the three female co-accused are to be moved to the QC Jail- Female Dormitory in Camp Karingal.

PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo cited concerns that transferring them to Quezon City Jail could pose a risk and allow them to post bail.

The arraignment for the five accused is set for September 13.

They were apprehended on September 8 at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City.

Quiboloy and his co-accused face non-bailable qualified human trafficking charges before the Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 159 and Davao City courts.

They also face bailable charges for alleged violations of the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act and human trafficking in Quezon City.

Additionally, Quiboloy faces federal charges in the US District Court for the Central District of California, including conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, sex trafficking of children, conspiracy, and bulk cash smuggling.