Quiboloy Arrested After Standoff with Police in Philippines
Sunday, 8 September 2024, 11:40
Quiboloy's Arrest Marks a Significant Development
Filipino pastor Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, notorious as the self-styled “appointed son of God”, has been apprehended after evading law enforcement for three years. Wanted for sexual abuse and human trafficking, he surrendered to the police in Davao.
Details of the Arrest
- Quiboloy was arrested alongside four aides after a lengthy standoff.
- Philippine Interior Minister Benhur Abolos confirmed the preacher's capture.
- National police previously attempted to raid the church with nearly 2,000 officers.
Background on Charges
In a 2021 US indictment, Quiboloy and his accomplices were accused of coercing young women into sexual acts under threats of eternal damnation. The charges have been vehemently denied by Quiboloy.
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