Philippine Evangelist Arrested in Major Sex Trafficking Probe

Apollo Quiboloy, a prominent Filipino evangelist preacher, has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and sexual abuse. He's also on the FBI's 'most wanted' list in the United States. Quiboloy denies all accusations. The arrest follows a major police search of his church's compound in Davao.

A prominent Filipino evangelist preacher, Apollo Quiboloy, has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, announced Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Sunday.

Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed 'owner of the universe' and 'appointed son of god,' has consistently denied the allegations. The arrest comes amid separate U.S. charges, including bulk cash smuggling, which led to his placement on the FBI's 'most wanted' list.

Last month, over 2,000 police officers were deployed to search his church's compound in Davao, suspecting he was hiding there. Known for his influence in Filipino politics, Quiboloy is a close associate of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

(With inputs from agencies.)