‘Alarming details’ revealed in allegations against famous Filipino preacher

Police in the philippines said Wednesday that more people had come forward alleging sexual abuse by celebrity pastor Apollo Quiboloy, pointing to what they called an alarming pattern of crimes by the wealthy, self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God.”

Quiboloy, who faces a series of charges in the Philippines and the United States He was arrested on Sunday after a weeks-long search by more than 2,000 security guards on the 30-hectare grounds of his church, where he was involved in sex trafficking, money laundering and child abuse, among other things.

For years, Quiboloy cultivated the image of a charismatic spiritual leader with divine powers, earning him millions of followers, a lavish lifestyle and influential friends within the country’s political elite.

“These courageous victims have spoken out and revealed their horrific experiences. The abuse they endured shows an alarming pattern of manipulation and exploitation,” Philippine police chief Gen. Francisco Marbil said in a statement.

Apollo Quiboloy faces a series of charges in the Philippines and the US, including sex trafficking, money laundering and child abuse. Photo: AFP

Among them were girls as young as 12, part of a group police described as “inner-circle pastorals” who played a crucial role in revealing the full extent of Quiboloy’s alleged crimes, Marbil added.