Quiboloy granted extended medical furlough until Nov 27

FILE PHOTO: Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy, along with his co-accused, take their oath during the Senate hearing of the committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality in Pasay City on Wednesday. October 23, 2024. Quiboloy and other members of the religious group face allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse involving women and children members of the church. – Quiboloy was granted an extended medical furlough due to dental complications and medical tests until Nov. 27, 2024, his lawyer said Friday, Nov, 22. The lawyer noted that Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 159 allowed his client to lengthen his medical furlough due to his irregular heartbeat, among others. INQUIRER / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

MANILA, Philippines — Apollo Quiboloy was granted an extended medical furlough due to dental complications and medical tests until Nov. 27, his lawyer said Friday.

Atty. Israelito Torreon told INQUIRER.net that Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 159 allowed Quiboloy to lengthen his medical furlough due to his irregular heartbeat and dental issues.

Torreon said his client likewise has “further medical tests” that “have to be undertaken.”

“But the court ordered that all medical tests and procedures be finished on or before Wednesday (Nov. 27),” he added.

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The founder of the religious sect Kingdom of Jesus Christ is currently facing child abuse and human trafficking charges before Quezon City and Pasig City courts, respectively.

Quiboloy is also facing several criminal charges in the United States, including conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion; sex trafficking of children; conspiracy; and bulk cash smuggling.