Quiboloy’s lawyers seek AFP custody or house arrest

The legal team of detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy filed a petition on Monday to transfer his custody to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or place him under house arrest due to security concerns and his age.

Quiboloy, along with four others, has been in detention at the Philippine National Police custodial center since Sunday after surrendering voluntarily.

His lawyer Israelito Torreon cited Quiboloy's health condition and advocacy against communist groups as reasons for the requested transfer, stressing that there was no actual restraint during his surrender.

The Department of National Defense (DND) swiftly rejected the proposal on Monday, stating that AFP facilities are not suitable for criminal suspects due to strict security protocols.

Quiboloy's legal team will file motions with courts in Quezon City and Pasig for a custody transfer or house arrest, citing Quiboloy's age of 74 and his health condition.