Apollo Quiboloy’s YouTube channel axed for ‘violating’ rules
FILE PHOTO Pastor Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Church. INQUIRER FILES
MANILA, Philippines — The YouTube channel of alleged sex trafficker Apollo Quiboloy has been terminated.
Team YouTube addressed platform concerns by responding to a tweet about the said channel potentially reaching victims.
“Hey, update here: upon review, we’ve determined that the channel is in violation of Community Guidelines [and] has been terminated,” Team YouTube said in a Twitter post on Wednesday.
READ: IN THE KNOW: Who is Apollo Quiboloy?
hey, update here: upon review, we've determined that the channel is in violation of Community Guidelines & has been terminated
— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) June 20, 2023
The pastor, the self-proclaimed son of god, is the founder of Kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has been tied to multiple controversies, including the 2008 killing of Datu Dominador Diarog, a tribal leader in Davao City.
READ: WHAT WENT BEFORE: Christian sect linked to several controversies
He’s on the FBI’s Most Wanted list for alleged human trafficking.
READ: Apollo Quiboloy on FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list
Quiboloy is a known close associate and the spiritual advisor of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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