Philippine Preacher Apollo Quiboloy Arrested on Accused of Sex Trafficking

Influential preacher Apollo Quiboloy from the Philippines, accused of sex trafficking and abuse, has been arrested. He denies the charges, including child abuse.

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A famous preacher from the Philippines, Apollo Quiboloy, has been arrested on serious charges. These charges include sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Quiboloy, who calls himself the "appointed son of god" and the "owner of the universe," has said he did nothing wrong.

On Sunday, September 8, Philippine Interior Minister Benjamin Abalos Jr shared the news of Quiboloy's arrest. Abalos posted on Facebook, saying, "Apollo Quiboloy has been caught." However, he didn’t explain where or how Quiboloy was found.

Wanted by the FBI

Quiboloy is not only in trouble in the Philippines. He is also wanted in the United States. The FBI has put him on its "most wanted" list for similar charges of sex trafficking and smuggling large amounts of cash. Just like in the Philippines, Quiboloy says he is innocent of all the charges in the U.S.

Police Operation in Davao

In August, over 2,000 police officers were involved in a big search operation. They went to a large compound in Davao City, in the southern Philippines.

This place is owned by Quiboloy’s church, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC). People believed Quiboloy was hiding in an underground bunker in the compound. However, it wasn’t clear if they found him there.

Influence and Political Ties

Apollo Quiboloy has millions of followers in the Philippines. His church, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, is very popular, and it has a lot of power in the country. Religious leaders like Quiboloy have a big impact on politics and what people think.

Quiboloy has been friends with former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for many years. Quiboloy’s friendship with famous leaders has made him very powerful, even though these serious accusations have been made.

Denial of Wrongdoing

Even though the charges are serious, Quiboloy continues to say he is not guilty. His followers still support him, and many of them believe in him, even as the investigation continues. His arrest is a big development in a case that has caught the attention of both Philippine and U.S. officials.

The story is still unfolding, and more information will likely come out soon.