MANILA — The United States has formally asked the Philippines to extradite detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy and two other individuals to face criminal prosecution over alleged international human trafficking, sex trafficking and related offences.
The Philippines' Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that the extradition request was filed on November 9 before a Makati court.
It marks a significant procedural development in Washington's efforts to bring the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and his co-respondents under US jurisdiction.
Makati is one of 16 the component cities of the National Capital Region (NCR), which also includes the City of Manila.
Two others sought by US
The two other individuals named in the request are Teresita Tolibas Dandan and Helen Panilag, local media reported.
The case was assigned to Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 145, presided over by Judge Karen Matti Sy, according to the DOJ.
The US-Philippines Extradition Treaty, signed in 1994, allows either nation to request the surrender of individuals accused or convicted of extraditable crimes. It covers offenses punishable in both countries by over a year of imprisonment, significantly strengthening bilateral cooperation against transnational crime, terrorism, and fugitives evading justice.
The US government is seeking their surrender to face prosecution over allegations involving international human trafficking, sex trafficking, conspiracy and bulk cash smuggling.
