The Court of Appeals has extended the freeze order on the assets of Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), until February 2025, as confirmed by a KOJC lawyer and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
During a press conference, KOJC’s lawyer, Dinah Tolentino, mentioned the extension order but noted they had not received an official copy. The AMLC later verified this, stating that the appellate court had issued a resolution on August 20, 2024, extending the freeze order for six months from the issuance date, effectively until February 6, 2025.
The initial 20-day freeze order, dated August 6, covered Quiboloy’s 10 bank accounts, seven properties, five vehicles, and one aircraft. It also included the bank accounts of KOJC and the Swara Sug Media Corporation, which runs the Sonshine Media Network International.
The court’s 48-page resolution highlighted reasonable grounds to believe Quiboloy’s accounts were linked to illegal activities, including qualified human trafficking, child abuse, sex trafficking of minors, fraud, and money laundering.
Quiboloy has been in hiding since March after the Senate issued an arrest order for his absence from hearings concerning various allegations against him and KOJC. The 74-year-old, who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God,” is facing numerous charges, including under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, and qualified human trafficking under Philippine law. Additionally, he has been indicted in the US for conspiracy, sex trafficking, and bulk cash smuggling.
A reward of PHP 10 million is being offered for information leading to Quiboloy’s arrest.