Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 9) — The United States Embassy has denied the claim of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer that the FBI wanted poster was timed to interfere with the results of the upcoming polls.
“The FBI’s release of a wanted poster for Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy follows a multi-year effort by law enforcement. It is unrelated to the Philippines’ ongoing presidential election campaign,” US Embassy in Manila spokesperson Heather Fabrikant told CNN Philippines on Wednesday.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released on Saturday the “wanted” posters for megachurch leader Quiboloy and two other church members for sex trafficking charges. Quiboloy’s legal counsel, Ferdinand Topacio, said the poster was released to the public because the elections are right around the corner.
The televangelist recently endorsed presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos and his running mate Sara Duterte, and their senatorial slate. He is also the spiritual adviser and long-time friend of President Rodrigo Duterte.
