Topacio Slams 'Suspect Timing' of Quiboloy Extradition Move
- The United States has requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy from the Philippines, as confirmed by Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez.
- Quiboloy faces multiple charges in the US, including sex trafficking, conspiracy, and immigration fraud, involving allegations of grooming female followers, some minors, for sexual acts.
- Quiboloy remains in detention in the Philippines while facing charges for qualified human trafficking and related offenses.
- The Department of Justice stated that any extradition request would adhere to Philippine law and judicial processes, as local jurisdiction takes precedence over extradition.
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Topacio slams 'suspect timing' of Quiboloy extradition move
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy on Thursday denounced what he described as the “suspect timing” of the United States’ request for his client’s extradition, warning that granting it would be a “derogation of sovereignty” and a blow to the country’s dignity.“We view with much trepidation the impending extradition of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to the United States,” lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said in a statemen…
United States asks Philippines to extradite Apollo Quiboloy – DFA
MANILA, Philippines – The United States is requesting for the extradition of alleged trafficker Apollo Quiboloy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed to Rappler. “[The] extradition documents [had been] sent to [the] DOJ (Department of Justice),” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez told Rappler on Wednesday, August 20. “[The request was filed in] June; being followed up now,” Romualdez added. M…
US seeking Quiboloy extradition over trafficking, fraud charges
The United States is seeking the extradition of Filipino religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, who is wanted in the US for several charges, including child sex trafficking, engaging in sex with minors, fraud, and money laundering, Philippine government sources told GMA News Online on Wednesday.
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