MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive alleged human trafficker and sex offender pastor Apollo Quiboloy is still in the country, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos.
“Based on our intelligence reports, he is still here. We will do everything we can to prevent another Alice Guo,” Abalos said, referring to the dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor who was able to leave the country despite an outstanding warrant for her arrest by the Senate.
Abalos said they are continuing operations to arrest the fugitive pastor and founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ religious group.
Quiboloy is also wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation for sex abuse and human trafficking.
The head of the Department of the Interior and Local Government urged Quiboloy to come out of hiding and face the slew of charges against him.
They include qualified human trafficking, sexual abuse of minors and maltreatment charges.
“He is deemed to be innocent until his guilt is proven. It’s best that he surrender, show up and clear everything because these are very serious allegations,” Abalos said.
Abalos and ranking officials of the PNP are facing complaints over a raid on Quiboloy’s compound in Davao City.