The United States has formally requested the extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy from the Philippines to face criminal charges filed against him in the U.S.
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez confirmed that the formal extradition request was transmitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Department of Foreign Affairs in July.
Quiboloy faces charges in the United States that include child sex trafficking, fraud, money laundering and bulk cash smuggling.
He has also been listed as one of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation’s most wanted fugitives.
Quiboloy is currently detained at the Pasig City Jail while standing trial in the Philippines on charges that include qualified human trafficking, a non-bailable offense, and sexual abuse.
The formal extradition request comes as legal proceedings against Quiboloy continue before Philippine courts.
In August 2024, the Philippine National Police carried out an operation at the KOJC compound in Davao City to serve a warrant of arrest against Quiboloy.
The operation was led by then Police Regional Office 11 Director Nicolas Torre III and involved more than 2,000 police personnel following a standoff that lasted several days inside the compound.
The extradition request will undergo the legal process required under Philippine law before any decision on Quiboloy’s transfer to the United States is made.
Authorities have not announced a timetable for the extradition proceedings.
