Apollo Quiboloy

{{bronze}}[[File:SMNI Quiboloy 2022 cropped.jpg|thumb|165px|Messiah or "May sayad"?<ref group="note">The term "may sayad" is a Filipino slang for someone who is insane or out of their mind, i.e. a [[crank]].</ref>]]
{{Christianity|1}}
{{Cult}}
{{cquote|For many shall come in my name, saying, 'I am Christ'; and shall deceive many.|||{{bible|Matthew|24|5}}}}
{{cquote|First of all, to God, then to my beloved country. I am ready to be ostracized or [[Persecution complex|persecuted]] because of this love – love for humanity as a whole. .|||Quiboloy as he smugly looks at himself in the mirror feeling handsome}}
'''Apollo Carreon Quiboloy''' (locally [kɪboˈlɔɪ]; {{lived|April 25, 1950|}}),<ref group="note">The Federal Bureau of Investigation listed 1947 or 1950 as his birth year. The SMNI News Channel Facebook page posted Quiboloy's 71st birthday wish on April 27, 2021, thus Quiboloy was born in 1950.</ref> also known as 
'''[[Fuck|Pak U]]'''
 '''PACQ''', is a [[Philippines|Filipino]] 
pastor
 [[cult]] leader, [[far-right]]<ref name="reuters">[https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2023/philippines Reuters Institute report]</ref><ref>[https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/06/14/2273831/digital-news-report-filipinos-more-cautious-expressing-political-views Digital News Report: Filipinos more 'cautious' of expressing political views]</ref> activist and alleged sex offender who founded the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, a [[Restorationism|Restorationist]] [[megachurch]] based in Davao City, Philippines. A sworn [[Narcissistic personality disorder|narcissist]] and [[crackpot]], he styles himself as the "[[Egotheism|Appointed Son of God]]" and "[[Bullshit|the Owner of the Universe]]", and has made bombastic claims about his [[Bullshit|divinity]], none of which impressed both Philippine{{efn|Unless in the case of those senators kissing Quiboloy's arse, that is.}} and U.S. authorities who clearly wanted his head on a silver platter due to his extensive criminal record in the States, including but not limited to allegations of [[human trafficking]], corruption, and [[child sexual abuse]], as well as his dogged evasion of justice in his home country.

All in all, Quiboloy is one of many textbook examples of how theocratic influence in politics has always been a stumbling block in a country that is predominantly Christian yet is beset by rampant kleptocracy and unchecked machinations by religious leaders, all because crooked politicos have sought their aid to secure a guaranteed {{wpl|Voting bloc|bloc of voters}} who'd mindlessly bow to their poobah's orders.<ref name="Dagle">{{Cite web |last=Dagle |first=Robbin |date=2024-10-03 |title=Quiboloy’s Arrest: When Self-Proclaimed ‘Son of God’ Plays Politics |url=https://fulcrum.sg/quiboloys-arrest-when-self-proclaimed-son-of-god-plays-politics/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003100221/https://fulcrum.sg/quiboloys-arrest-when-self-proclaimed-son-of-god-plays-politics/ |archive-date=2024-10-03 |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Fulcrum.sg |language=en-US}}</ref>

==A life of kookery==
Quiboloy was born and raised in {{wpl|Davao City}} to parents of {{wpl|Pampanga|Kapampangan}} descent who migrated to Davao following [[World War II]] in search of opportunities.<ref>Gavilán, Jodesz (February 15, 2018). [https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/fast-facts-pastor-apollo-quiboloy-kingdom-jesus-christ "Who Is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the "Appointed Son of God"?"]. ''Rappler''.</ref> He used to be a member of the {{wpl|United Pentecostal Church}} prior to making a name for himself by establishing his own congregation in 1985 after a spat with the United Pentecostal Church of the Philippines (UPCP), naming his new sect ''Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name'' (KOJC).<ref>King, Johnny Loye (2016). ''Spirit and Schism: A History of Oneness Pentecostalism in the Philippines'' (PhD thesis). University of Birmingham. pp. 192–194.</ref>

UPC pastor Gordon Mallory recalled his experiences with the young Quiboloy during the late 1960s. Mallory, who previously mentored Quiboloy, described him as someone who “went from a pauper, a beggar, to a multi-billionaire,” with a “lifestyle of the rich and famous.” According to him, the Quboloys were about as dirt-poor as the impoverished folk who now come to him in hopes of blessings; Quiboloy and his family once lived in a nipa hut and used to beg for food, and he also suffered from tooth decay as a young man. Mallory then took the young Quiboloy under his wing and had his decaying teeth treated in exchange for studying at a Bible school. Mallory then lamented on how Quiboloy lost his way: 

{{quotebox|He developed into a wonderful preacher and became our national youth president... But somewhere along the line, he tripped up, left our organization, formed his own, and became something he really isn’t, but he really started to lift himself up…. He turned his back on the apostolic truth…<ref name="mansions">[https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/apollo-quiboloy-mansions-properties-lifestyle-north-america/ Inside Apollo Quiboloy’s lavish world: Mansions, rich-and-famous lifestyle in North America]</ref>}}

===The world is yours, or so you think.===
[[File:KoJC King Dome.jpg|thumb|160px|left|I can't blame you if you mistook this [[megachurch]] for a casino in Las Vegas.]]
Having gained prominence especially in his native Davao, Quiboloy claims to have amassed over six million followers [[Bullshit|across 200 countries]],<ref name="nbcnews">[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/megachurch-leader-calls-son-god-charged-sex-trafficking-rcna6112 Megachurch leader who calls himself the 'son of God' charged with sex trafficking]</ref> though investigations by local authorities dispute said claims.<ref name="apquibs">{{Cite news |date=2024-10-23 |title=Arrested Philippine televangelist confronted in the Senate by women he's accused of sexually abusing |url=https://apnews.com/article/televangelist-apollo-carreon-quiboloy-philippines-davao-women-3d4b0952976be12d479a552362b760e8 |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> His [[televangelism]] has also unsurprisingly enabled him to acquire assets and venture into industries such as media production and sports management through {{wpl|Sonshine Media Network International}} and {{wpl|Sonshine Sports Management||,}} as well as what amounts to his answer to [[Iglesia ni Cristo]]'s Philippine Arena called the {{wpl|KJC King Dome||.}}<ref>Revita, Juliet (November 15, 2019). [https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1832191 "World's biggest arena in Davao 70% complete"]. ''Sun Star Davao''. Retrieved June 22, 2020.</ref> Quiboloy's influence allowed him to forge connections with prominent politicians in the country, portraying himself as a kingmaker anointing political leaders to be voted by his flock; his family's support for Ferdinand Marcos's [[dictator]]ial regime also led him to his (erstwhile) friendship and endorsement of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., Ferdinand's son and current top honcho at the Malacañang Palace.<ref>Baroña, Franco Jose (May 29, 2022). [https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/29/news/national/no-favors-from-marcos-despite-support/1845405 "'No favors from Marcos despite support'"]. ''The Manila Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2022.</ref>

And with his senior posting at the megachurch he founded also came in the batshit crazy [[crankery]], having developed a narcissistic god complex by appointing himself as a self-styled messiah, apparently not content with his status as a mere pastor unlike fellow Filipino televangelists {{wpl|Mike Velarde}} and {{wpl|Eddie Villanueva||.}}{{efn|Not that the latter two are devoid of criticism, though, including but not limited to Velarde's controversial endorsement of Bongbong Marcos,<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/el-shaddai-adviser-disowns-endorsement-ferdinand-bongbong-marcos-jr/ El Shaddai adviser disowns Marcos endorsement]</ref> and Villanueva's [[homophobia]] and his previous stint as a [[perennial candidate|perennial presidential candidate]].<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/philippines/238780-eddie-villanueva-claims-sogie-bill-threatens-freedoms-non-lgbtq/ Eddie Villanueva claims SOGIE bill ‘threatens’ freedoms of non-LGBTQ+]</ref>}} Quiboloy cultivated a [[cult of personality]] centred on himself and his purported status as the [[Messiah]].<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/lessons-duterte-quiboloy-watch-out-cults-of-personality-2022-polls/ Lesson from Duterte, Quiboloy: Watch out for ‘cult of personality’ in 2022 elections]</ref> As such, he had the gall to make bombastic claims about how he is able to control the weather and earthquakes at his command, claiming to have halted the {{wpl|2019 Cotabato earthquakes}} after yelling "Stop!"<ref>Galvez, Daphne (November 1, 2019). [https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1184576/quiboloy-says-he-must-be-thanked-for-stopping-mindanao-quake "Quiboloy: 'I yelled at the Mindanao quake to stop, it stopped'"]. ''Philippine Daily Inquirer''. Retrieved March 9, 2020.</ref> He also stated that he did not do the same to stop the onslaught of Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) in response to those critical of his earlier claim in stopping the Cotabato earthquakes.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/pastor-quiboloy-says-he-did-not-stop-tisoy-because-of-bashers/ar-BBXPfSD "Pastor Quiboloy says he did not 'stop' Tisoy because of bashers".] MSN. GMA News. Retrieved March 9, 2020.</ref> He also went so far as to make narcissistic claims that the Omicron variant of the [[COVID-19]] virus was spreading due to the [[persecution complex|"persecuting, prosecuting and maligning"]] he received from the public, especially in light of the [[FBI]] investigations and US government sanctions levelled against him.<ref>Garcia, Maria Angelica (November 29, 2021). [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/812591/apollo-quiboloy-says-omicron-variant-due-to-allegations-against-him/story/ "Apollo Quiboloy says Omicron variant due to allegations against him"]. GMA News. Retrieved August 14, 2022.</ref> Some scholars, particularly parish priest and [[exorcist]] Ambrosio Nonato Legaspi, note that new religious movements such as those of Quiboloy's employ a form of [[doublethink]] by basing their teachings on what amounts to shaky [[theology]] "through ambiguity, definitional reversals, and deliberate imprecision." That is, Quiboloy ''virtually'' claims being God but none of his followers think he is.<ref>[https://www.academia.edu/46912829/Possibly_Harmful_Religious_Groups_and_Religious_Movements Possibly Harmful Religious Groups and Religious Movements]</ref> And as laughably bad and [[blasphemy|blasphemous]] as his appellations as the so-called proclamations of divinity and cosmic ownership may be, some have speculated that Quiboloy is using it as a convenient shield against any and all government prosecution against him.<ref name="Lagon">{{Cite news |last=Lagon |first=Herman M. |date=2024-11-30 |title=The ‘divine’ dilemma, 2 |url=https://www.panaynews.net/the-divine-dilemma-2/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |work=Panay News |language=en-US}}</ref>

According to investigative reports, the KOJC's business model revolves around soliciting donations from his flock – a significant portion of which are those below the poverty line – who are compelled to give much of their earnings to the church supposedly as an easy ticket to salvation – even if it meant putting themselves and their friends and family at the mercy of Quiboloy's mores and thus in deep debt.<ref name="money">[https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/quiboloy-church-demand-money-mires-kingdom-jesus-christ-followers-debt/ ‘Root of all evil’: Quiboloy church’s demands for money mire followers in debt]</ref> It reportedly got to the point that [[Child labour|even children are involved]],<ref name="money"/><ref>[https://www.yelp.com/biz/davids-cafe-waipahu David's Cafe]</ref> sometimes instructing them to feign disability or even leave school for them to gather funds through begging for alms and selling goods such as pastries which ultimately funnel through their Grand Poobah.<ref name="money"/> Some of these solicitors were allegedly sent to the United States to con unsuspecting Americans under the pretence of charitable efforts, and were promised a permanent stay through unscrupulous means such as arranging for sham marriages.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYkSo5-znGA Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Ang buong kwento]</ref> Predictably for a televangelist and megachurch head, the earnings from his congregation allowed him to invest in lavish properties such as mansions in Canada, and Los Angeles (presumably in the affluent Beverly Hills district) worth $6.10 million (₱338 million), similar properties in Hawaii and Las Vegas worth $4.73 million (₱262.52 million)<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/apollo-quiboloy-more-united-states-properties-hawaii-las-vegas/ Quiboloy in the US - More multi-million properties in Las Vegas, Hawaii]</ref> as well as luxury vehicles such as a “brand new Bentley and a Mercedes,” private jets and helicopters,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0I3uWuj2M8 Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Real Origin Story with Rev. Mallory +ABC, National Geographic Reaction]</ref> on top of the aforementioned ventures in broadcasting and sports management.<ref name="mansions"/>

===Sonshine with cloudy skies===
[[File:Quiboloy Ballin.jpg|thumb|160px|left|They said he never be ballin.{{efn|SMNI's claims of a record-breaking score is doubtful at best and laughably propagandistic and narcissistic at worst; even if Quiboloy is at least moderately skilled at basketball especially at his age, such statistics would more plausibly be {{wpl|List of PBA records#Individual single-game records|in the realm of a professional basketball player}} as opposed to a pastor whose hobbies happened to include ballin.}}]]
His [[propaganda]] news media arm, Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), has been used by Quiboloy to spew out [[Hagiography|hagiographic]] praise of his supposed achievements,<ref>[https://smninewschannel.com/the-majestic-beauty-of-the-75000-seater-indoor-stadium-the-KOJC-king-dome/ The majestic beauty of the 75,000-seater indoor stadium, the KOJC King Dome]</ref> including but not limited to his claimed "record-breaking" performance at a basketball game in 2022; a user left a comment on a Spin.ph article debunking Quiboloy's "performance" as simply manipulated by SMNI for propaganda purposes.<ref name="quiboballin">{{Cite web |title=WATCH: Apollo Quiboloy's network posts highlight reel of his 92-point game |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/apollo-quiboloy-posts-highlight-reel-of-92-point-game-a1931-20221212?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In 2025 SMNI made glowing praise of [[Donald Trump]], perhaps confirming Quiboloy's reputation as a far-right douchebag.<ref name="quiboloytrump">{{Cite web |last=news |first=SMNI |date=2025-01-19 |title=America will really be great because God will bless her through President Trump —Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy |url=https://smninewschannel.com/america-will-really-be-great-because-god-will-bless-her-through-president-trump-pastor-apollo-c-quiboloy/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120010515/https://smninewschannel.com/america-will-really-be-great-because-god-will-bless-her-through-president-trump-pastor-apollo-c-quiboloy/ |archive-date=2025-01-20 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=SMNI News Channel |language=en-US}}</ref> SMNI gained criticism from watchdog and media groups for its alleged [[far-right]] bias,<ref name="reuters"/> peddling of [[fake news]],<ref>[https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/11/pbbm-urged-to-act-decisively-vs-alleged-quiboloy-offenses PBBM urged to ‘act decisively’ vs alleged Quiboloy offenses]</ref><ref>[https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/mainstream-media-covered-rallies-quiboloy-supporters/ FACT CHECK: Mainstream media covered rallies of Quiboloy supporters]</ref><ref>[https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newspoint-fake-press-undeserved-freedom-smni/ (Newspoint) Fake press, undeserved freedom]</ref><ref name="Lacorte">{{Cite news |last=Lacorte |first=Germelina |date=2024-09-11 |title=Disinformation hounds media coverage of 16-day police-Quiboloy standoff |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1982121/disinformation-hounds-media-coverage-of-16-day-police-quiboloy-standoff |access-date=2024-09-11 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref><ref>[https://www.coursehero.com/file/219511586/Shedding-Light-on-Shadows-A-Case-Study-of-SMNIs-Journalisdocx/ Shedding Light on Shadows: A Case Study of SMNI's Journalistic Bias in Political Reporting]</ref> and "[[red-tagging]]" against individuals and groups critical of the [[Duterte]] administration,<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/apollo-quiboloy-sonshine-media-network-disinformation-attacks-government-critics/ "Quiboloy's SMNI fuels disinformation, online attacks on gov't critics"]. Rappler. February 6, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.</ref> having also been complicit with its role in spreading misinformation about the 2022 Philippine elections as well as the broadcast shutdown of media conglomerate {{wpl|ABS-CBN||,}} which former president Rodrigo Duterte spuriously accused of [[bias]] and illicit foreign connections.<ref name="flagged">[https://sg.news.yahoo.com/smni-news-flagged-by-facebook-for-violating-community-guidelines-060440733.html SMNI News flagged by Facebook for violating community guidelines]</ref> Despite claims that Quiboloy has no ownership interest in the network and is [[Bullshit|merely a blocktimer]],<ref>[https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/news/smni-ntc-suspension-a00203-a00389-20231222 Duterte, Quiboloy, and Badoy: Why SMNI Is in Hot Water]</ref> it is glaringly evident that he holds a controlling stake in the station, from the [[Front group|shell company]] Phoebus Capital Holdings Inc. (whose name alludes to the [[Classical mythology|Greco-Roman deity]] Apollo), to the head silhouette on the SMNI logo evoking that of Quiboloy himself.<ref name="vera">[https://verafiles.org/articles/when-is-the-extradition-of-apollo-quiboloy-to-the-us When is the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy to the US?]</ref>

SMNI's troubles doesn't stop there, however: flagrant violations of provisions set for the network prompted legislators to file bills proposing the revocation of SMNI's broadcast franchise, particularly unauthorised changes to their corporate structure as well as allegations of spreading fake news, such as when SMNI spuriously alleged that House Speaker {{wpl|Martin Romualdez}} had spent 1.8 billion pesos (roughly around $32 million) for his travels,<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/12/23/lawmaker-wants-smni-franchise-revoked Lawmaker wants SMNI franchise revoked]</ref> resulting in the detention of two of the hosts of the talk show ''Laban Kasama ang Bayan'', (''Fight With the Nation'') who were cited in contempt by the House after one of its hosts – Jeffrey Celiz — refused to reveal his source for his [[PIDOOMA|claim]] regarding Romualdez.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20240127134103/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/12/19/smni-duterte-badoy-celiz-suspension-mtrcb.html "MTRCB suspends SMNI shows hosted by ex-Pres. Duterte, Badoy, Celiz"]. [[CNN|CNN Philippines]]. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.</ref> Not helping matters was when the [[Rodrigo Duterte]]-hosted talk show ''{{wpl|Gikan sa Masa, para sa Masa}}'' (''From the Masses, for the Masses'') was suspended by the [[Movie and Television Review and Classification Board]] (MTRCB) when Duterte went by his usual self and made ''televised death threats'' against Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro in two separate episodes: October 10 and November 16, despite an initial warning already being issued by the MTRCB on November 8.<ref>Cruz, Marinel; Subingsubing, Krixia (December 20, 2023). [https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1877501/2-smni-shows-suspended-dutertes-gikan-included "2 SMNI shows suspended, Duterte's 'Gikan' included"]. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Manila, Philippines: INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 21, 2023.</ref> In response to these violations, the {{wpl|National Telecommunications Commission}} (NTC) issued a thirty-day suspension order against SMNI, which was later made indefinite when the network failed to comply with an earlier show cause order.<ref>Cariaso, Bella (23 January 2024). [https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/23/2327810/ntc-makes-30-day-smni-suspension-indefinite "NTC makes 30-day SMNI suspension indefinite"]. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 23 January 2024.</ref>

SMNI's suspension (and impending dissolution) inevitably led to speculation about the beleaguered ABS-CBN,<ref>[https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/01/abs-cbn-franchise-2024/ ABS-CBN Franchise may possibly be restored in 2024]</ref> whose broadcast franchise was previously revoked on Duterte's (indirect) orders supposedly as a favour to his crony and confidante; a number of netizens expressed their desire for authorities to reinstate ABS-CBN's franchise in exchange for SMNI to be kicked off the airwaves for good.<ref>[https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/12/abs-cbn-smni-franchise/ ABS-CBN franchise issue re-surfaces following SMNI House panel probe]</ref> Such rumours about the possible reinstatement of ABS-CBN's franchise still remain unsubstantiated, however, and were linked by the ''Philippine Star'' to unscrupulous "trending news" content farms on social media spreading out-of-context or patently false news to gullible Filipino netizens for clout and ad revenue.<ref>[https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/12/2332806/rumors-abs-cbns-franchise-renewal-weaponized-romualdez-smni-feud Rumors of ABS-CBN’s franchise ‘renewal’ weaponized in Romualdez-SMNI feud]</ref>

===Kicked by a campy horse===
In 2019, prominent [[gay]] comedian {{wpl|Vice Ganda}} satirised Quiboloy's faux divinity by challenging him to take ''{{wpl|Ang Probinsyano}}'', a police procedural aired by ABS-CBN since 2015, off the air.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns5lBT58wvs Vice Ganda challenges Quiboloy to stop 'Ang Probinsyano']</ref> SMNI anchor and Quiboloy associate Mike Abe responded to Vice's sketch by kissing Quiboloy's arse and sung praises of his dear leader, reprimanding and cussing at Vice for perceived slander.<ref>[https://www.pep.ph/news/local/147356/broadcaster-calls-out-vice-ganda-napakayabang-pastor-quiboloy-a718-20191106?s=egls13k65pedg00899hupp9lvq Broadcaster calls out Vice Ganda over "napakayabang" comment against Pastor Quiboloy]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd748aDMweo MIKE ABE (Broadcaster) TO VICE GANDA]</ref> ABS-CBN's broadcast franchise was revoked the following year, with which Quiboloy claimed victory.<ref>[https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/05/26/2016667/quiboloy-says-vice-ganda-prophesied-abs-cbn-ang-probinsyano-stop "Quiboloy says Vice Ganda prophesied ABS-CBN, 'Ang Probinsyano' to stop"]. ''The Philippine Star''. Retrieved November 1, 2021.</ref>

===He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy===
{{cquote|As much as I would like to participate in every debate and public forum related to my bid for the presidency, I am compelled to decline the invitation of SMNI, which is owned by Apollo Quibuloy, who, according to the US government, has molested and abused children. I cannot, in good conscience, be part of any activity organized by a man wanted for detestable crimes and who unconscionably used the name of the Lord in vain for religious scams.|||[[Manny Pacquiao]], in a [[stopped clock]] moment denouncing Quiboloy.<ref name="Cabico">{{Cite news |last=Cabico |first=Gaea Katreena |date=2022-02-14 |title=Lacson, Pacquiao, Robredo to skip debate hosted by Quiboloy's media network |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/02/14/2160786/lacson-pacquiao-robredo-skip-debate-hosted-quiboloys-media-network |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214070640/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/02/14/2160786/lacson-pacquiao-robredo-skip-debate-hosted-quiboloys-media-network |archive-date=2022-02-14 |access-date=2024-09-30 |work=The Philippine Star}}</ref>}}
[[File:Quiboloy Wanted Poster.png|thumb|160px|right|Quiboloy's ugly mug as prepared for him by the [[FBI]].]]
As if his crankery wasn't enough, a number of former KOJC members broke their silence and accused Quiboloy of various offences,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfwOBLwyHds Former Quiboloy church worker talks about being physically hit]</ref> including but not limited to human trafficking, [[child abuse]], and [[rape]].<ref name="trouble">[https://opinion.inquirer.net/127180/son-of-god-in-trouble ‘Son of God’ in trouble]</ref> This led to the [[United States]] Department of Justice indicting Quiboloy and other church members in 2021, with the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] following suit by including him in the Most Wanted list.<ref>[https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/human-trafficking/apollo-carreon-quiboloy "APOLLO CARREON QUIBOLOY - FBI"]. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved February 5, 2022.</ref> In December 2022, the US Department of Justice and Department of State imposed sanctions against Quiboloy for [[human rights]] abuses and corruption, with key assets owned by Quiboloy in the States seized pursuant to the {{wpl|US Global Magnitsky Act||.}}<ref>[https://abogado.com.ph/us-assets-seized-quiboloy-sanctioned-over-alleged-human-rights-abuses/ US assets seized: Quiboloy sanctioned over alleged human rights abuses]</ref> Former KOJC member-turned-whistleblower Arlene Stone-Rocks shared harrowing stories on a video she uploaded in 2023, where she claimed that youths studying at the Jose Maria College — Quiboloy's university — resort to doggedly begging for alms ostensibly for charity, also corroborating claims about children as young as twelve who were allegedly molested by Quiboloy, particularly when a mother fell for the pastor's [[woo]] and put up her daughter to study at the pastor's educational institution, only for Quiboloy to [[Child sexual abuse|violate]] the poor girl. Arlene also shared a leaked recording allegedly of Quiboloy where the pastor sternly warns of so-called "angels of death", i.e. a death squad out to silence defectors and whistleblowers.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w5Nbfyf8kc CONFESSIONS OF A FORMER KOJC MEMBER feat PASTOR APOLLO QUIBOLOY]</ref> Stone also alleges that Quiboloy was pimping her pastorals to the Filipino elite [[Epstein]]-style, mostly high-ranking government officials such as his best buddy Duterte.<ref name="Cariaso">{{Cite news |last=Cariaso |first=Bella |title=Quiboloy gifted Rodrigo, others with KOJC women – witness |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/09/20/2386625/quiboloy-gifted-rodrigo-others-kojc-women-witness |access-date=2024-09-19 |work=The Philippine Star}}</ref>

The indictment claims that Quiboloy allegedly coerced [[Child sexual abuse|girls as young as eleven]]<ref>[https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/shut-down-quiboloy-and-smni-permanently/ Shut Down Quiboloy and SMNI Permanently!]</ref> and young women to have [[sex]] with him, as well as running a sex trafficking operation that threatened victims under the pain of "[[Damnation|eternal damnation]]" should the victims refuse to comply.<ref name="nbcnews"/> [[Paedophilia]] aside, the Feds also questioned Quiboloy's wealth — whose assets also include luxury vehicles, real estate, [[gun nut|firearms]]<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/15/18/pastor-quiboloy-briefly-detained-in-hawaii-over-cash-guns-in-private-plane-report Pastor Quiboloy briefly detained in Hawaii over cash, guns in private plane: report]</ref> and private jets — which they alleged to have been ill-gotten through prostitution and corruption of church funds.<ref name="trouble"/><ref name="nbcnews"/>

Further adding fuel to the fire was when the Philippines' Department of Tourism featured Quiboloy on their Facebook page when they promoted their "Love The Philippines" tourism campaign meant to stimulate the tourism industry which was previously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, all despite backlash concerning Quiboloy's alleged sex offences.<ref>[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1797296/dot-on-why-it-featured-quiboloy-we-returned-the-love-sent-our-way DOT on why it featured Quiboloy: ‘We returned the love sent our way’]</ref>

In a [[stopped clock]] moment, fellow [[fundie]] kook and boxer [[Manny Pacquiao]] declined an invitation by Quiboloy to participate in a debate for the {{wpl|2022 Philippine presidential election||,}} citing Quiboloy's past sex offences.<ref name="Cabico"/><ref>[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/821811/lacson-pacquiao-to-skip-smni-forum-cite-quiboloy-as-reason/story/ Lacson, Pacquiao to skip SMNI forum, cite Quiboloy as reason]</ref> Quiboloy went apeshit and filed a libel suit against the famed pugilist, which was dismissed by Davao City prosecutors due to lack of evidence.<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/davao-prosecutors-trash-quiboloy-cyber-libel-complaint-pacquiao/ Davao prosecutors trash Quiboloy cyber libel complaint vs Pacquiao]</ref> A few other presidential candidates at the time also declined to attend, namely {{wpl|Panfilo Lacson||,}} who perceived the so-called "debate" as heavily skewed in favour of Quiboloy's (erstwhile) preferred candidate Bongbong Marcos.<ref name="Cabico"/>

On January 2024, some of the above-mentioned ex-KOJC members appeared before a Philippine Senate hearing where they testified against the pastor, alleging that they were coerced and eventually sexually assaulted. A woman going by the alias of "Amanda" recounted in graphic detail on how she was recruited by Quiboloy's ministry and allegedly molested by the pastor himself,<ref name="amandacried">{{Cite news |last=Casilao |first=Johana Lei |date=2025-01-14 |title=Complainant in Quiboloy’s case testifies, cries in court — lawyer |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/932773/complainant-in-quiboloy-s-case-testifies-cries-in-court-lawyer/story/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=GMA News |language=en}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-quiboloy-followers-expose-sexual-abuse-senate-hearing-january-2024/ Ex-followers expose how Pastor Apollo Quiboloy abused them]</ref> and at least two "pastorals"{{efn|An euphemism for attractive women and girls whom Quiboloy takes a shine to and are roped into performing, ahem, [[Prostitution|special service]].<ref name="money"/>}} of [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] descent, going under the aliases "Nina" and "Sofia", also accused Quiboloy of coercing them to "sacrifice everything, including [their bodies]."<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/23/24/2-ukrainian-pastorals-accuse-quiboloy-of-sexual-abuse 2 Ukrainian 'pastorals' accuse Quiboloy of sexual abuse]</ref> Unsurprisingly, Quiboloy snubbed the hearing despite being summoned to explain his situation,<ref>[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/895052/quiboloy-skips-senate-probe-into-religious-group-s-alleged-human-trafficking-sexual-abuses/story/ Quiboloy skips Senate probe into religious group's alleged human trafficking, sexual abuses]</ref> even going to far as belittling the investigations and daring senator {{wpl|Risa Hontiveros}} to summon and aid his accusers into suing him.<ref>[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1893980/quiboloy-dares-hontiveros-to-help-accusers-sue-him Quiboloy dares Hontiveros to help accusers sue him]</ref>

On September 2024, Quiboloy was arrested by police in the Philippines after a two-week standoff on charges of sex trafficking in the Philippines and the United States.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75npd1xw9qo Fugitive pastor wanted by FBI caught in Philippines] by Joel Guinto & Virma Simonette (September 9, 2024) ''BBC''.</ref> Reports produced by the Philippine National Police (PNP) corroborate earlier claims that Quiboloy allegedly abused young girls in his ministry.<ref name="Mendoza">{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-09-11 |title=Quiboloy sexual abuse victims as young as 12 yrs old in new testimony |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1982255/quiboloys-sexual-abuse-victims-as-young-as-12-years-old-in-latest-testimony |access-date=2024-09-11 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> Further witness testimony also described Quiboloy's gross sexual deviancy in harrowing, unspeakable terms; PNP Spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo stated that victims were [[Bullshit|assured]] by the pastor that they remain [[Virgin|"pure" and "intact"]] despite having [[sex]] with "the spirit of God."<ref name="Mendoza1">{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-09-13 |title=More victims willing to testify vs Quiboloy — Hontiveros |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1982947/more-victims-willing-to-testify-vs-quiboloy-hontiveros |access-date=2024-09-13 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref>

The PNP's investigation also revealed how Quiboloy attempted to emulate if not beat [[Solomon|King Solomon]]'s record of 700 wives and 300 concubines by scoring as many pastorals as possible through brainwashing and subsequent sexual abuse, based on the narratives of former pastorals who used to subscribe to his twisted teachings.<ref name="solomon">{{Cite news |title=PNP: Quiboloy allegedly aimed for King Solomon's number of wives |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1236207 |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=Philippine News Agency |language=en}}</ref>

===Son of God vs Laughing Indian Meme Man===
In June 2023, Indian-Canadian [[YouTube]]r Mutahar "Muta" Anas, best known for running the gaming commentary channel ''SomeOrdinaryGamers'', filed a complaint against Quiboloy's YouTube accounts to YouTube staff via [[Twitter]], having stumbled upon Quiboloy and learning about the FBI warrant for his arrest.<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/apollo-quiboloy-youtube-channel-terminated-mutahar-tweet-fbi-warrant/ Quiboloy YouTube channel terminated, triggered by game vlogger's mention of FBI warrant]</ref> Google later clarified in a statement that the ban was in compliance with existing US government sanctions against Quiboloy.<ref>[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/873709/youtube-takedown-nothing-new-says-quiboloy/story/ YouTube takedown nothing new, says Quiboloy]</ref> This was later followed by similar bans on several other accounts owned and/or affiliated with Quiboloy, such as the SMNI News and Kingdom of Jesus Christ channels, again in compliance with existing sanctions;<ref>[https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/07/2279408/quiboloy-free-youtube-bans-smni-kojc-channels Quiboloy-free: YouTube bans SMNI, KOJC channels]</ref> They attempted to dodge sanctions by creating an alternate account for SMNI shortly after the previous ban on their old channel, but said alt account was also banned a few days later,<ref>[https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/11/news/up-again-down-again-youtubedrops-smni-news-for-second-time/1900115 Up again, down again: YouTube drops SMNI news for second time]</ref> though there exists a few more accounts that appear to be affiliated with Quiboloy and/or SMNI to some degree;<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@SerbisyongOFWAsia SMNI News Malaysia] [http://web.archive.org/web/20230710152227/https://www.youtube.com/@SerbisyongOFWAsia (Archive)]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@PACQclassics ACQ Classics] [https://ghostarchive.org/archive/Iim9x (Archive)][http://web.archive.org/web/20230712084030/https://www.youtube.com/@PACQclassics Wayback Machine]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/teddycasino/status/1680801865062305792 Teddy Casiño on Twitter: "Oh look, another attempt by Quiboloy and SMNI to skirt @TeamYouTube’s termination of their channels. @DuterteWatchdog Laban Kasama Ang Bayan]</ref> it's only a matter of time before YouTube gets around to cleaning house and purging the accounts in question. There also existed an SMNI News mobile app for Android platforms<ref>[https://twitter.com/wella_agda/status/1678043547608535046 They have apps in Google Play as well.]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20221028090708/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smni.smniapp SMNI on Google Play]</ref> but it appears to have been also delisted likely in compliance with sanctions.<ref>[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smni.smniapp Not Found]</ref>

Surprisingly enough, even [[TikTok]] joined in on the banning spree, as they terminated Quiboloy's presence on their platform on July 5, 2023, citing existing US sanctions.<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/tiktok-philippines-affirms-quiboloy-ban-united-states-sanctions/ TikTok Philippines affirms Quiboloy ban due to 'current US sanctions']</ref> As to whether the now-[[Elon Musk]] owned 
[[Twitter]]
 X will follow suit is anyone's guess; the latter certainly gave Quiboloy leniency because of Musk's committment to [[Freeze Peach]], though. Meta on the other hand complied and banned at least some of Quiboloy's accounts on their [[Facebook]] and [[Instagram]] platforms,<ref>Baizas, Gaby (August 17, 2023). [https://web.archive.org/web/20230819205514/https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/apollo-quiboloy-official-facebook-page-deleted-instagram-account-unavailable/ "Apollo Quiboloy's official Facebook page deleted, Instagram account unavailable"]. ''Rappler''. Archived from the [https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/apollo-quiboloy-official-facebook-page-deleted-instagram-account-unavailable/ original] on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.</ref> later clarifying in a statement with ''Rappler'' that the ban was due to violations of their policies regarding "Dangerous Organizations and Individuals" as outlined in their terms of service. This also extends to third parties showing support or representation of Quiboloy and/or any organisations associated with him.<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/meta-quiboloy-facebook-removal-violations-dangerous-individuals-policy/ Meta says Quiboloy Facebook removal due to violations on dangerous individuals policy]</ref>

This is following an earlier [[deplatforming]] action against the SMNI News [[Facebook]] page which was suspended over community guidelines violations, likely due to misinformation allegedly peddled by Quiboloy's media arm.<ref name="flagged"/><ref>[https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/474662-facebook-warns-users-against-liking-smni-official-page Facebook warns users against 'liking' SMNI News page]</ref>

Quiboloy remains unfazed however,<ref>[https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/06/24/2276232/quiboloy-youtube-takedown-im-bulletproof Quiboloy on YouTube takedown: I’m bulletproof]</ref> again playing the persecution card and claiming that the channel takedown was an act of "political and religious persecution" from American authorities, never mind the fact that the rash of complaints was sparked by a tweet from a ''[[Canadian]]'' content creator who otherwise had nothing to do with him and was compelled to make the filing on Quiboloy out of concern for the sex offences the pastor allegedly committed.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spoEVWdVwJg Quiboloy sa pag-terminate ng Youtube sa kaniyang channel: itong ginagawa sa akin ay political at religious persecution]</ref> He along with SMNI later created accounts on the [[alt-tech]] video sharing site Rumble which he described as a "[[cancel culture]]-free" service,<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/14t2yud/quiboloy_indirectly_reacts_to_termination_of/ Quiboloy indirectly reacts to termination of YouTube channels. Moves to 'cancel-culture'-free platform]</ref> though it is doubtful at best for major telecom providers in the Philippines to subsidise access to such [[webshites]] like what they do with mainstream social media platforms, thereby limiting their audience even further.{{efn|Telecom providers especially in the Philippines typically subsidise access popular social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter and certain online mobile games like ''Mobile Legends'', on top of unlimited access call and text promos.<ref>[https://www.gizguide.com/2022/07/smart-power-all-99-promo.html Smart announces new Power All 99 promo with Unli TikTok and more!]</ref> It is doubtful at best for alt-tech services to gain that level of popularity to justify being subsidised.}}

As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, both Quiboloy and SMNI still maintain sockpuppet accounts on social media platforms in spite of US sanctions which led to previous takedowns, though the PNP has urged Facebook and YouTube to shut down said accounts on the grounds that Quiboloy and his cohorts are "using those social media platforms as leverage for their illegal activities and criminal activities".<ref name="Casilao1">{{Cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |date=2024-10-23 |title=PNP asks YouTube, FB to take down SMNI page |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/924682/pnp-asks-youtube-fb-to-take-down-smni-page/story/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |work=GMA Integrated News |language=en}}</ref>

===Attempted political career===
Ever the defiant nonce that he is, Quiboloy filed a certificate for candidacy through his legal representative in a bid to run for a senatorial position in the 2025 Philippine senatorial elections.<ref name="candidacy">{{Cite news |last=Valmonte |first=Kaycee |date=2024-10-08 |title=Arrested preacher Apollo Quiboloy files candidacy for senator |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/apollo-quiboloy-runs-files-certificate-candidacy-senator-2025/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="coc">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-08 |title='Son of God' sa Senado? Quiboloy runs for senator from behind bars |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2024/10/08/son-of-god-sa-senado-quiboloy-runs-for-senator-from-behind-bars/politiko-lokal/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=politiko.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Ratcliffe">{{Cite news |last=Ratcliffe |first=Rebecca |date=2024-10-08 |title=‘Son of God’ pastor registers from jail to run for Philippines senate election |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/08/son-of-god-pastor-apollo-quiboloy-registers-jail-philippines-state-election |access-date=2024-10-08 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Jose Dominic Clavano IV opined that Quiboloy's senatorial bid should spur the government to act swiftly on the charges levelled against the pastor, further opining that Quiboloy's campaign may serve to impede any extradition request Uncle Sam has with Quiboloy.<ref name="Sarao">{{Cite news |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |last2=jespinosa |date=2024-10-10 |title=Quiboloy’s Senate bid a ‘dare’ for gov't to swiftly act on charges – DOJ |url=https://www.inquirer.net/417211/quiboloys-senate-bid-a-dare-for-govt-to-swiftly-act-on-charges-doj/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> Risa Hontiveros was unsurprisingly none too pleased about Quiboloy's continued flaunting of the law and mockery of the election system, urging the voting public to "not elect lawbreakers as lawmakers" this coming elections. While she does acknowledge the right for every citizen to run for public office in the name of [[democracy]], Hontiveros lashed out at Quiboloy's boneheadedness and audacity to present himself as a public servant in spite of countless allegations of grave moral turpitude, stating "Apollo Quiboloy, you should have a little shame," adding that "for someone facing multiple charges, including human trafficking and child abuse, and who even hid from the law, you really had the audacity to present yourself to the public as a candidate for legislation."<ref name="Ager">{{Cite news |last=Ager |first=Maila |last2=mmercado |date=2024-10-09 |title=Hontiveros on Quiboloy's senatorial bid: Let's not elect lawbreakers |url=https://www.inquirer.net/417040/hontiveros-on-quiboloys-senatorial-bid-lets-not-elect-lawbreakers/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref>

Try as he may, however, Quiboloy landed way below the so-called "magic twelve" needed to fill in 12 (of the 24) seats to the Senate of the Philippines, only garnering about five million votes (compared to his teammates in the "DuterTen" coalition Ronald dela Rosa and top-notcher Bong Go). Ever the sore loser that he is, he called for a manual recount of the votes, though in all fairness watchdog groups and election observers in the country have also mounted allegations of widespread electoral fraud such as overvoting and other forms of alleged tampering.<ref name="Sampang">{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne Raine U. |last2=cbuban |date=2025-05-13 |title=Detained Quiboloy calls for manual recount of senatorial votes |url=https://www.inquirer.net/443340/detained-quiboloy-calls-for-manual-recount-of-senatorial-votes/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> And as if that wasn't enough, a rapper going by the stage name {{wpl|Omar Baliw}} (lit. "Crazy Omar") sued Quiboloy for copyright infringement when one of Omar's songs was illegally sampled in an election jingle for the Quiboloy campaign,<ref>{{cite news |title=Rapper files copyright infringement vs Apollo Quiboloy |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/24/rapper-files-copyright-infringement-vs-apollo-quiboloy-2057 |access-date=24 March 2025 |work=ABS-CBN |date=24 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref> which is not uncommon for local politicians to illicitly parody existing music for their jingles, much to the chagrin of musicians' rights groups in the country who either demanded entities to seek permission<ref name="Saulog">{{Cite web |last=Saulog |first=Gabriel |date=2025-02-14 |title=Omar Baliw Speaks Out Against Use of "K&B" At Campaign Event |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/omar-baliw-slams-the-use-of-kb-at-political-campaign-kick-off-event/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}</ref> or outright forbid the use of their music for political reasons.<ref name="Gonzales">{{Cite news |last=Gonzales |first=Angelo |date=2025-03-31 |title=Copyright violations in 2025 poll campaigns continue despite reminders from IP groups |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/copyright-violations-songs-continue-reminders-intellectual-property-groups-2025/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Der Untergang===
[[File:Capture of Apollo Quiboloy.jpg|thumb|160px|right|Not so godly after all, huh?]]
{{cquote|He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.|||{{bible|Luke|23|35}}}}
In response to numerous legal complaints against Quiboloy and his business ventures, the Philippine House of Representatives gave him an ultimatum to show up at a legislative hearing concerning SMNI's franchise as well as allegations of sexual abuse lest he be arrested for contempt of court;<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/7/house-panel-issues-subpoena-for-quiboloy-to-attend-smni-franchise-hearing-121 House panel issues subpoena for Quiboloy to attend SMNI franchise hearing]</ref> it even got to the point that the {{wpl|Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines}} have had enough of Quiboloy's antics and urged him to stand trial.<ref>[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1903272/catholic-bishops-urge-quiboloy-to-yield-to-authorities Catholic bishops urge Quiboloy to yield to authorities]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai3WfENtHgE Caritas PH urges Quiboloy to submit to Senate probe]</ref> Quiboloy brazenly remained defiant and went into hiding, alleging in a recorded message that the [[FBI]], along with the [[CIA]], the US Embassy, and US State Department were colluding with {{wpl|Bongbong Marcos|Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.}} – his erstwhile ally and the one whom he staunchly endorsed during the 2022 presidential elections – and were out to assassinate him;<ref name="feds">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/898171/us-confident-quiboloy-will-face-justice-for-heinous-crimes/story/ US confident Quiboloy will face justice for heinous crimes]</ref> Romualdez debunked said claims of a [[conspiracy]] between the US government and Marcos, however, maintaining that they were "unfounded and divert attention from the serious legal matters at hand."<ref>[https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/21/romualdez-responds-to-quiboloy-s-connivance-claim Romualdez responds to Quiboloy's connivance claim]</ref>

With Uncle Sam closing in on him by way of California district judge {{wpl|Terry J. Hatter Jr.||,}} who unsealed the arrest warrants against the embattled pastor,<ref>Llavanes, Dave (March 7, 2024). [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/899753/california-judge-orders-unsealing-of-arrest-warrant-vs-quiboloy/story/ "California judge orders unsealing of arrest warrant vs Quiboloy"]. GMA Integrated News. Retrieved March 7, 2024.</ref> it's only a matter of time for Mr. Apollo to submit himself to the authorities, as much as his lawyers<ref>[https://manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/citizen-barok-by-louis-biraogo/314427258/quiboloys-evasive-maneuvers-collapse-under-scrutiny.html Quiboloy’s evasive maneuvers collapse under scrutiny - Manila Standard]</ref> as well as his Senate lackeys Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Cynthia Villar, and Bong Go expressed their objections to have Quiboloy prosecuted.<ref>Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (March 7, 2024). [https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/ejercito-withdraws-signature-from-letter-opposing-quiboloys-arrest "Ejercito withdraws signature from letter opposing Quiboloy's arrest"]. SunStar. Retrieved March 7, 2024.</ref> Said senators who came to the defence of Quiboloy reasoned that they're objecting to the prosecution either because they're good friends with the pastor as in the case of Cynthia Villar,<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/free-to-disagree-arrest-quiboloy/ (Free to Disagree) Arrest Quiboloy!]</ref> or that putting a religious figure under legal scrutiny is, according to Robin Padilla, a breach of separation of church and state,{{efn|With Robin's logic, that would mean a priest who [[Child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church|fucked with young altar boys]] would have the right to invoke religious authority defence as he is a clergyman and therefore prosecuting him would mean state encroachment on religious affairs.}}<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/bodymind-absurdity-robin-padilla-apollo-quiboloy/ The Absurdity of Robin Padilla]</ref> never mind the fact that said separation has been violated countless times in the country, more often than not as concessions for both the Roman Catholic Church (e.g. in issues such as [[divorce]] and [[abortion]]) and Islam with the creation of the {{wpl|Bangsamoro}} region and recognition of [[Sharia]] law, amongst others. Following mounting legal pressure against him, Quiboloy entrusted Duterte to administer his numerous properties.<ref>[https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/03/12/2339918/duterte-himself-offered-look-after-quiboloy-properties Duterte himself offered to look after Quiboloy properties]</ref>

[[File:PNP Quiboloy Wanted Poster.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Oh, look, a wanted poster. It has Apollo's name written all over it.]]
In a show of utter desperation, Quiboloy went on a long-winded tirade on April 6, 2024, again reiterating his claim that the American authorities are colluding with Marcos and tearfully sneered that they'll never take him alive and he will die as a [[martyr]] ''a la'' {{wpl|Jose Rizal}} and {{wpl|Andres Bonifacio||:}} "Here, my blood will be shed. Here, I will die. Let it be, as long as it’s a Filipino who kills me. That’s OK with me,"<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/apollo-quiboloy-statement-april-6-2024/ Quiboloy: ‘I will not be caught alive’]</ref><ref name="vera1">[https://verafiles.org/articles/son-of-god-quiboloy-now-invokes-martyrdom-of-rizal-bonifacio 'Son of God' Quiboloy now invokes martyrdom of Rizal, Bonifacio]</ref> also insinuating that authorities would assassinate him in perhaps much the same way as what befell many of [[Vladimir Putin]]'s opponents, i.e. death under suspicious circumstances.<ref name="vera1/> He did, however, assure that he is ready to face charges so as long as Bongbong would guarantee that there wouldn't be any interference on part of the Americans;<ref>[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/902867/quiboloy-tells-marcos-guarantee-that-us-won-t-meddle-then-i-ll-face-cases-in-ph/story/ Quiboloy tells Marcos: Guarantee that US won't meddle, then I'll face cases in PH]</ref><ref>[https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/07/2345862/quiboloy-sets-conditions-surrender Quiboloy sets conditions for surrender]</ref> Bongbong no-sold Quiboloy's demands, however, dismissing these as mere "tail wagging".<ref>[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1927496/marcos-describes-quiboloys-condition-in-surrendering-as-tail-wagging Quiboloy’s surrender term is ‘tail wagging,’ says Marcos]</ref> Marcos also assured Quiboloy that the proceedings held for the embattled pastor would be fair. When asked about concerns regarding Quiboloy's extradition, he stated, "That's going to take years. So I don't think that it is something he should worry about."<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/8/remulla-tells-quiboloy-don-t-impose-conditions-on-surrender-another-arrest-warrant-on-the-way-1032 Marcos tells Quiboloy: 'All proceedings will be fair']</ref> Duterte later claimed in an interview that he wanted nothing to do with his friend's case, stating "You’re wanted, don’t drag me into this,"<ref>[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1929267/duterte-tells-quiboloy-youre-wanted-dont-drag-me-into-this Duterte tells Quiboloy: You’re wanted, don’t drag me into this]</ref> and even provided some speculation on Quiboloy's possible hideouts,<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/4/11/duterte-believes-quiboloy-hiding-in-davao-mountain-2337 Duterte believes Quiboloy hiding in Davao mountain]</ref> but knowing him, it could be yet another one of those [[doublethink]] theatrics of his.

On April 2024 the Philippine National Police (PNP) admitted that they were struggling to find the elusive pastor, publicly appealing to him to just give it up and face the music,<ref name="Agcaoili">{{Cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Nicole |date=2024-04-07 |title=PNP urges Quiboloy to surrender, face charges |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/7/pnp-urges-quiboloy-to-surrender-face-charges-vs-him-1430 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> though there have been sightings of what appeared to be Quiboloy's helicopter sighted in the highlands of Sarangani where Quiboloy was said to have started his ministry.<ref name="Rebollido">{{Cite news |last=Rebollido |first=Rommel |date=2024-05-14 |title=Whispers in Sarangani highlands: Is Kitbog Quiboloy’s hiding place? |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/kitbog-sarangani-apollo-quiboloy-potential-hiding-place/ |access-date=2024-05-25 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> Quiboloy's case was later ordered by the {{wpl|Supreme Court of the Philippines}} to be transferred from Davao to Quezon City in an effort to avoid miscarriage of justice.<ref>{{cite news |last1= Casilao|first1=Johanna |title=SC allows transfer of Quiboloy cases from Davao to QC|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/908236/sc-allows-transfer-of-quiboloy-cases-in-davao-to-qc/story/ |accessdate=May 28, 2024 |publisher= GMA Integrated News|date=May 28, 2024}}</ref>

A month later, the PNP conducted another raid at Quiboloy's residences in an attempt to arrest him, again to no avail. Duterte cried afoul of the move, and in a peak moment of [[irony]], called the police action "overkill",<ref name="excessive">{{Cite news |date=2024-06-11 |title=Ex-President Duterte condemns 'excessive' force in issuance of arrest warrant vs. Quiboloy |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/909663/ex-president-rodrigo-condemns-excessive-force-in-issuance-of-arrest-warner-vs-quiboloy-others/story/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |work=GMA Integrated News |language=en}}</ref> never mind the fact that he has historically used both police and [[vigilante]] resources to wage his [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] with reckless disregard to [[human rights]].<ref name="Suelto">{{Cite news |last=Suelto |first=Edith |title=‘Desperate, foolish’: Youth group slams Duterte’s defense of Quiboloy |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/12/2362317/desperate-foolish-youth-group-slams-dutertes-defense-quiboloy |access-date=2024-06-15 |work=The Philippine Star}}</ref><ref name="anc">{{Cite web |date=2024-06-12 |title=Analyst: Funny, brazen for Duterte to claim 'overkill' on Quiboloy after launching bloody drug war |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtUqU1ZFv0g |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=YouTube}}</ref> Sara Duterte, Rodrigo's daughter and current Vice-President of the Philippines, issued a press statement on August 24, 2024 where she asked for forgiveness from the KoJC for urging their members to vote for Marcos in the 2022 presidential elections and condemned the PNP's attempts at nabbing Quiboloy in his compound;<ref name="inqsara">{{Cite web |title=INQUIRER.net - ‘KAILANMAN AY HINDI KATANGGAP-TANGGAP ANG PAGGAMIT NG DAHAS’ READ: Vice President Sara Duterte condemns "the gross abuse of police power” after the Philippine National Police raided the compound of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in Davao City in another attempt to arrest its leader Apollo Quiboloy. “Kaya nais ko ring humingi ng kapatawaran sa lahat ng miyembro, deboto at bumubuo ng Kingdom of Jesus Christ, sa paghikayat at pakiusap ko sa inyong iboto si Bongbong Marcos Jr. noong 2022. Nawa'y mapatawad ninyo ako,” her statement reads. |url=https://www.facebook.com/inquirerdotnet/photos/kailanman-ay-hindi-katanggap-tanggap-ang-paggamit-ng-dahasread-vice-president-sa/918294143814875/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> unsurprisingly, netizens called her out on this show of hypocrisy and [[cognitive dissonance]], questioning why she would suddenly care about rule of law and human rights even when her father brazenly and openly condoned vigilante killings against suspected drug dealers,<ref>[https://x.com/31milmovement/status/1827504139427049912 BIGLANG CONCERNED?]</ref> not to mention how she and her family are still vehemently defending an alleged sex offender.

On 8 July 2024, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. announced that a group of private individuals pooled together a ₱10 million (roughly $170,000) bounty for the arrest of Quiboloy, with his still-fugitive cohorts each having a ₱1 million ($17,000) bounty as well. This was also alongside the potential legal liability Duterte is facing for allegedly coddling the embattled pastor, especially given their mutual friendship.<ref>[https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1228510 P10-M bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy]</ref> The ₱10 million bounty was soon topped by a ₱15 million (roughly $256,000) reward offered by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).<ref>[https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/8/dilg-announces-p15-m-reward-quiboloy-co-accused-1613 DILG announces P15-M reward for info leading to arrest of Quiboloy, co-accused]</ref> Interestingly enough, Quiboloy's supporters offered a ₱20 million (roughly $340,000) reward for those who can provide information over the pastor's whereabouts, likely in an effort to one-up or outright troll authorities who are still struggling to capture the elusive minister.<ref name="Francisquete">{{Cite news |last=Francisquete |first=David Ezra M. |date=2024-08-01 |title=KOJC offers P20M, challenging PNP’s efforts to capture Quiboloy |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/kojc-offers-p20m-challenging-pnps-efforts-to-capture-quiboloy |access-date=2024-08-05 |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Quiboloy as a detainee.png|thumb|160px|left|"Today I saw a miracle man, on TV crying. Such a hypocritical man, born again and dying..."{{efn|In 1988, Ozzy Osbourne released a song called "Miracle Man", which was his gloating response to disgraced pastor [[Jimmy Swaggart]], who was caught soliciting prostitutes despite his supposedly pious façade and condemnation of Ozzy's music.}}]]
On August 8, 2024, the Court of Appeals ordered the freezing of Quiboloy's bank accounts and properties, including but not limited to accounts of KOJC and the Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), as per a petition filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), which if thoroughly enforced should deprive Quiboloy and his already-crumbling empire of ill-gotten wealth;<ref name="Casilao2">{{Cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |date=2024-08-08 |title=CA issues freeze order vs. Quiboloy, SMNI |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/916355/quiboloy-smni-freeze-order/story/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=GMA Integrated News |language=en}}</ref> it is known that Quiboloy and his cult has been weaseling around U.S. government sanctions by relying on expatriate Filipinos to funnel funds through the church, hence why Risa Hontiveros is appealing to authorities to cooperate with foreign counterparts to keep the now-disgraced pastor from exploiting the use of offshore accounts.<ref name="Bolledo1">{{Cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |date=2024-08-08 |title=Court of Appeals freezes Apollo Quiboloy's bank accounts, properties |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/court-appeals-orders-freezing-quiboloy-bank-accounts-properties/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> Davao police authorities also believe that Quiboloy is hiding in his compound all along.<ref name="Garner">{{Cite news |last=Garner |first=Jom Jr. |date=2024-08-09 |title=Quiboloy holed up in KoJC compound |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2024/08/08/quiboloy-holed-up-in-kojc-compound |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=Daily Tribune |language=en}}</ref> Police intelligence also allege that Quiboloy and his followers have set up an elaborate network of underground bunker-style hideouts and tunnel networks, some of which lead to Davao’s Francisco Bangoy International Airport in case Apollo needs to make a quick exit. They also noted that given Quiboloy's leagues of fantatical supporters ready to take on the authorities for their Grand Poobah,<ref name="TupasRaid">{{Cite news |last=Tupas |first=Emmanuel |title=PNP braces for long battle to get Quiboloy |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/10/2376830/pnp-braces-long-battle-get-quiboloy |access-date=2024-08-10 |work=Philippine Star}}</ref> noting that it would be difficult for them to conduct further operations without risking a [[Waco]]-style [[Branch Davidians#The standoff|confrontation]] (which indeed culminated in {{wpl|Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound standoff|one such standoff|)}} and stressed that they would not want to cause casualties from both sides.<ref name="TupasRaid"/><ref name="Herbie">{{Cite news |last=G |first=Herbie |date=2024-08-09 |title=Police face daunting task of capturing Quiboloy in vast, intricate Davao estate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/police-face-daunting-task-capturing-apollo-quiboloy-vast-intricate-davao-estate/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:Apollo Quiboloy mugshot.jpg|thumb|160px|right|He got yeeted from [[heaven]] faster than what [[Satan]] ended up in the Bible.]]
Acting on intelligence – including but not limited to reported signs of human activity in an underground bunker – scores of Davao police officers set up camp and laid siege within Quiboloy's estate,<ref name="Villeza">{{Cite news |last=Villeza |first=Mark Ernest |title=PNP: Quiboloy holed up in KOJC estate bunker |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/27/2380832/pnp-quiboloy-holed-kojc-estate-bunker |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=Philippine Star}}</ref><ref name="beeb">{{Cite news |title=Apollo Quiboloy: Standoff as police close in on 'Son of God' pastor |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g7n1ypwlo |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> though not without resistance from the embattled pastor's fiercely loyal supporters who not only resisted police but also journalists covering the ensuing standoff, of whom Quiboloy supporters spuriously accuse of journalistic bias.<ref name="gomez">{{Cite news |last=Gomez |first=Herbie |date=2024-08-27 |title=Davao journalists covering standoff face hostility from Quiboloy supporters |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-journalists-standoff-face-hostility-apollo-quiboloy-supporters/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> Perhaps to make up for past failures to capture the defiant Quiboloy, the local police bureau vowed not to back down until the fugitive minister is arrested<ref name="Mendoza2">{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-08-27 |title=PNP not leaving KOJC Compound until Quiboloy’s arrest |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1976968/pnp-not-leaving-KOJC-compound-until-quiboloys-arrest |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> in spite of the aforementioned protests from the Dutertes, who continued to defend their friend despite backlash and mounting public pressure against them.

Finally, after a several-month long manhunt and a week-long siege at the KOJC compound, Quiboloy was arrested by the authorities on September 8, 2024, confirming what the PNP suspected all along.<ref name="busted">{{Cite news |date=2024-09-08 |title=KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy caught |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/919741/kojc-leader-apollo-quiboloy-caught-abalos-says/story/ |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=GMA News |language=en}}</ref> The Philippine Deprtment of Justice earlier said that they have next to no say over Quiboloy's extradition, potentially leaving him at the mercy of US authorities.<ref>[https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1232346 Gov’t has no say in Quiboloy’s possible extradition to US: DOJ]</ref> Marcos, however, stated that the now-arrested pastor would have to face charges in his native Philippines first prior to a possible extradition.<ref name="delavega">{{Cite news |last=de la Vega |first=Chito |date=2024-09-09 |title=Marcos: Quiboloy to face PH cases before talk of US extradition |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-says-quiboloy-face-cases-first-before-possible-united-states-extradition/ |access-date=2024-09-09 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>

The PNP did release mug shots of the accused shortly after their arrest, albeit to intense backlash from netizens who criticised the police for perceived [[Political correctness|unnecessary]] [[censorship]] in the name of [[human rights]] – the PNP cited compliance with the country's {{wpl|Commission on Human Rights}} and their guidelines over humane treatment of accused;<ref name="Rita">{{Cite news |last=Rita |first=Joviland |date=2024-09-10 |title=Quiboloy, co-accused mugshots blurred? PNP explains why |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/919894/quiboloy-mugshot-blurred/story/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |work=GMA News |language=en}}</ref> interior secretary {{wpl|Benhur Abalos}} promptly released uncensored mugshots of Quiboloy and his co-accused to assauge concerns by netizens<ref>[https://x.com/mnlstandardph/status/1833368847413612567 Manila Standard @mnlstandardph "Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. releases uncensored and official mugshots of arrested Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and the latter's co-accused. The initial mugshots received public backlash for being blurred."]</ref><ref name="clearmug">{{Cite news |date=2024-09-10 |title=DILG releases clear mugshots of Quiboloy, co-accused |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920005/dilg-releases-clear-mugshots-of-quiboloy-co-accused/story/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |work=GMA News |language=en}}</ref> (especially over possible [[fake news]] and [[conspiracy theory]] posts on social media<ref name="Lacorte"/> which may spuriously allege that the now-jailed pastor may be a {{wpl|Political decoy|body double}} or something along those lines).

On September 13, the now-disgraced pastor along with his co-accused was present at a court trial in relation to his atrocities, which senator {{wpl|Risa Hontiveros}} – who played a significant role in the downfall of Quiboloy – described as having "caused unspeakable pain to women, children, and the most vulnerable."<ref name="quibtrial">{{Cite news |last=Ramos-Araneta |first=Macon |date=2024-09-13 |title=Quiboloy trial is a huge step towards justice—Hontiveros |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/314496800/quiboloy-trial-is-a-huge-step-towards-justice-hontiveros.html |access-date=2024-09-13 |work=[[Manila Standard]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Quiboloy remained adamant about his innocence and pleaded "not guilty" in spite of witness testimony from alleged victims who claim to have been molested by him.<ref name="Cabato">{{Cite news |last=Cabato |first=Luisa |date=2024-09-13 |title=Apollo Quiboloy pleads not guilty in human trafficking case |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1982737/apollo-quiboloy-pleads-not-guilty-in-human-trafficking-case |access-date=2024-09-13 |work=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref>

On October 2024, Guia Cristeta “Neneng” Duenas, a high-ranking KOJC official residing in America as part of Quiboloy's operations in the States, entered a plea bargain deal with US law enforcement in exchange for a lenient sentence and cooperation with the authorities. Duenas admitted guilt in a California court in relation to immigration fraud conspiracy charges, and her insider knowledge of the church's operations could strike a crucial blow to Quiboloy and his mounting legal troubles, putting him in further jeopardy.<ref name="Maderazo">{{Cite news |last=Maderazo |first=Jake J. |date=2024-10-15 |title=Duenas deal: A domino effect in Quiboloy’s legal troubles? |url=https://opinion.inquirer.net/177554/duenas-deal-a-domino-effect-in-quiboloys-legal-troubles |access-date=2024-10-15 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref>

Later that month, Quiboloy's lawyers appealed to have their client put up on hospital arrest{{efn|Which is a storied tradition in Filipino politics, where common criminals rot behind bars yet the elite bigwigs are able to afford a good night's stay at a medical facility.<ref name="Cepeda">{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Mara |title=Gloria Arroyo walks free after nearly 4 years |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/140308-gloria-arroyo-release-hospital-arrest-plunder/ |access-date=20 October 2024 |work=Rappler |date=21 July 2016}}</ref>}} citing Quiboloy's supposed medical condition, only for the Pasig Regional Trial Court to no-sale their request.<ref name="Tupas1">{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Emmanuel |last2=Cariaso |first2=Bella |title=Pasig court rejects ‘hospital arrest’ for Quiboloy |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/18/2393442/pasig-court-rejects-hospital-arrest-quiboloy |access-date=20 October 2024 |work=Philippine Star |date=18 October 2024}}</ref> Hontiveros praised the decision, stating that no special privileges should be granted to those accused of heinous charges "such as human trafficking, rape, child abuse and many others."<ref name="abantehospital">{{cite news |title=Quiboloy nganga sa hospital arrest (lit. Quiboloy's mouth agape at hospital arrest) |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2024/10/17/quiboloy-nganga-sa-hospital-arrest/ |access-date=20 October 2024 |work=Abante (in Filipino) |date=17 October 2024}}</ref>

On October 23, Quiboloy was summoned before a Senate hearing–after many months of futile requests by authorities which ended up in a police raid at his compound–where he showed absolutely no remorse or shame<ref name="remorseless">{{cite web |last1=Marquez |first1=Bullit |title=Remorseless Quiboloy faces alleged victims |url=https://verafiles.org/articles/remorseless-quiboloy-faces-alleged-victims |website=VERA Files |access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref> and continued to deny allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault, stating "There is no truth to what they are saying. If they have criminal charges against me, they are free to file charges and I will face them in a proper forum like the court just like what I’m doing right now."<ref name="quibsenate">{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-23 |title=Quiboloy denies sexual abuse allegations |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1996006/quiboloy-breaks-silence-denies-sexual-abuse-claims |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> Founding KOJC member Teresita Valdehueza on the other hand testified how she felt deceived and manipulated by the pastor. In her statement, she said that she initially felt that "sleeping beside a man chosen by God was an opportunity" for a sinner like her, only for Quiboloy to cynically lust and violate the poor woman, with the pastor assuring her and the other women whom he raped was God's way for them to "surrender their body, soul, and spirit" similar to the above-mentioned testimony. Valdehueza also corroborated statements by other witnesses regarding the organised alms-begging operations, where she was given a ₱10-15 million quota. Valdehueza also claimed that she was ostracised and shamed by Quiboloy in his sermons after she left the church out of disillusionment, branding her as "Jezebel, the temptress."<ref name="Magsambol">{{Cite news |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-10-23 |title='Impostor, deceiver': Quiboloy alleged victim says 'fear consumed me' |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/quiboloy-alleged-sexual-victim-says-fear-consumed-me/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> In what amounts to a show of bravery and resistance against their former tormentor, a number of Quiboloy's alleged victims showed up at the hearing unmasked, revealing their real identities and confronting the pastor face-to-face; Ukrainian former KOJC pastoral "Sofia"–real name Yulya Voronina–attended the meeting through a video link from her native country.<ref name="apquibs"/><ref name="faceoff">{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-23 |title=Quiboloy’s alleged victims bare real identities during Senate face-off |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1995828/quiboloys-alleged-victims-bare-real-identities-during-senate-face-off |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> Quiboloy also questioned the authenticity of a rather disturbing audio clip attributed to him where he reportedly made veiled threats to his pastorals and insisted that they are his sole property under the guise of spiritual submission, suggesting that it should be subject to further authentication as it may have been a [[deepfake]] fabrication; to Quiboloy's [[stopped clock|credit]] it is trivial to make audio shitposts based on his voice and pass it off as his, e.g. with [[fake news]] reports claiming that Quiboloy admitted guilt or something along those lines with an equally phony statement from him to boot,<ref name="DTG">{{Cite web |last=DTG |date=2023-06-08 |title=Pastor Apollo Quiboloy - Jhepoy Dizon AI Cover |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1uGMsuSB_s |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=YouTube}}</ref> but then again he may be just using it as a convenient alibi to deny any sort of responsibility.<ref name="herbie">{{Cite news |last=G |first=Herbie |date=2024-10-27 |title=Quiboloy evasive as Senate plays disturbing audio file: ‘Only the Son can use you’ |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/apollo-quiboloy-evasive-senate-disturbing-audio-file/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |language=en-US}}</ref>

On July 21, 2025, Quiboloy launched an appeal for the Pasig City Regional Trial Court to grant him bail but was unsurprisingly no-sold as the court ruled that the evidence against them is serious enough to preclude any sort of temporary liberty.<ref name="Tupas2">{{Cite news |last=Torres-Tupas |first=Tetch |date=2025-07-21 |title=Quiboloy to remain detained as Pasig court denies bail |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2085065/quiboloy-to-remain-detained-as-pasig-court-denies-bail |access-date=2025-08-04 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref>

On August 2025, the US Department of Justice reportedly filed a formal extradition request for Quiboloy to stand trial stateside.<ref name="Bolledo2">{{Cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |date=2025-08-20 |title=United States asks Philippines to extradite Apollo Quiboloy – DFA |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/united-states-request-extradition-apollo-quiboloy/ |access-date=2025-08-23 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> Though the US DOJ remained reticent on the matter,<ref name="Mateo">{{Cite news |last=Mateo |first=Janvic |title=US Justice Department mum on Quiboloy extradition |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/08/23/2467430/us-justice-department-mum-quiboloy-extradition |access-date=2025-08-23 |work=Philippine Star}}</ref> and both the Philippine Department of Justice and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) denied receiving any such request,<ref name="AJN">{{Cite news |date=2025-08-24 |title=U.S. Extradition Request for Apollo Quiboloy Sparks Confusion in Manila — Metro-Manila |url=https://asianjournal.com/philippines/metro-manila/u-s-extradition-request-for-apollo-quiboloy-sparks-confusion-in-manila/ |access-date=2025-08-24 |work=Asian Journal Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> senator Risa Hontiveros emphasized that the Philippines has clear legal basis to abide by the extradition treaty between them and the US, and House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña maintained that any delays to the proceedings would deny justice to Quiboloy's victims, stating "If such an extradition request exists, I strongly urge our government, especially the Department of Justice, to immediately begin the process for the extradition of Quiboloy, including requesting our local courts to immediately resolve the pending charges against him."<ref name="pnaextradition">{{Cite news |title=PH may surrender Quiboloy to US despite local cases – Hontiveros |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1257148 |access-date=2025-08-23 |work=Philippine News Agency |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Branch Davidians]], a similarly batty cult whose downfall is not unlike Quiboloy's
*[[Children of God]], a cult with a similarly creepy modus operandi
*[[Rodrigo Duterte]], one of Quiboloy's best buddies
*[[Jeffrey Epstein]], his American counterpart

==External links==
*[https://www.apolloquiboloy.com/ Official webshite]
*[http://www.kingdomofjesuschrist.org/ Webshite for his megachurch]
*[https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/human-trafficking/apollo-carreon-quiboloy FBI wanted notice]

==Notes==
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==References==
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