The Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally filed an extradition request from the United States government against controversial religious leader and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, along with two co-accused individuals, Teresita Tolibas Dandan and Helen Panilag.
According to the agency, the legal case has been officially raffled to Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 145. Quiboloy faces serious federal charges in the US, including international sex trafficking, human trafficking, conspiracy, and bulk cash smuggling.
The United States had earlier sought the extradition of the other respondents involved in the case.
Emphasizing the legal nature of the proceedings, the DOJ noted that an extradition hearing is sui generis—a unique legal proceeding—and does not determine the guilt or innocence of the accused individuals regarding the charges against them.
The filing follows an earlier announcement by the agency confirming its intention to lodge the extradition petition before the Makati court prior to the end of November.