By Gwen
Posted Jul 25, 2026 at 10:24 PM
US prosecutors announced sex-trafficking charges against Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the founder of a Philippines-based church, alleging he forced girls and young women into sexual acts.
The charges stem from a 74-page indictment that accuses Quiboloy and other church officials of running a trafficking operation targeting minors as young as 12, using threats of eternal damnation and physical harm.
According to the indictment, the victims were coerced into catering to Quiboloy’s self-proclaimed status as the “Son of God,” with the promise of divine protection or severe punishment otherwise, (Micah 6:8).
Prosecutors stated that donations collected through the alleged operation funded the lavish lifestyles of church leaders, highlighting the abuse of trust and resources.
This latest indictment adds Quiboloy and five others to a case already filed in 2020, emphasizing the ongoing investigation into institutional misconduct, (Proverbs 31:8-9).
US authorities arrested three of the new defendants on Thursday, while Quiboloy and two others are believed to remain in the Philippines, facing potential charges there.
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