NBI to provide assistance in Quiboloy’s potential extradition

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will provide the “necessary assistance” in the potential extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy.

According to the NBI, the assistance to be provided by the agency will depend on the instructions of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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“Based on our initial talk kung if he will be extradited. ‘Pag ma-extradite siya, I think [the NBI] will provide the needed assistance to the DOJ,” said Matibag.

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(Based on our initial talk, if he will be extradited, I think [the NBI] will provide the needed assistance to the DOJ.)

However, Matibag said the NBI has yet to receive a copy of the extradition warrant of arrest against Quiboloy.

“The procedure is, we will submit it to the DOJ. DOJ ang magpo-proseso niyan,” said Matibag.

“They were the one who filed for the extradition petition for extradition. There is a request from the US government then DOJ acted on it,” he added.

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It was earlier on Friday when the Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued an extradition warrant of arrest and hold departure order against detained Quiboloy and two of his associates, following a formal extradition petition filed on behalf of the United States government.

The extradition request stems from several criminal charges Quiboloy faces in the US, including child sex trafficking, sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, as well as marriage fraud, visa fraud, money laundering, and bulk cash smuggling. /mr