Philippine Pastor Quiboloy Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse and Trafficking Charges

The self-proclaimed 'Appointed Son of God' faces multiple allegations in both the Philippines and the United States.

Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, pleaded not guilty to charges of child abuse and human trafficking in separate court appearances.
Quiboloy, 74, and four co-accused were arrested after a large-scale police operation involving over 2,000 officers in Davao City.
The allegations include recruiting girls as young as 12, who were coerced into sexual activities under the guise of religious duties.
Victims have testified about physical and verbal abuse, with some describing the sexual exploitation as 'night duty' required to serve God.
Quiboloy, who is also wanted by the FBI, faces similar charges in the U.S., but Philippine authorities indicated he must first face local justice.