Senate panel seeks Quiboloy's arrest over refusal to face probe

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March 5

The Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality will seek the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy for refusing to appear at the investigation into the alleged human trafficking and sexual abuses involving his religious group.

This developed as committee chairperson Senator Risa Hontiveros cited Quiboloy in contempt after the religious leader repeatedly ignored the subpoena issued by the Senate as he invoked his right to due process.

"Pursuant to Section 18 of the Rules of the Senate, as chair of the Committee, with the concurrence of one member here with me, I cite in contempt Apollo Carreon Quiboloy for his refusal to be sworn or to testify before this investigation. This committee requests the Senate President to order his arrest so that he may be brought to testify," Hontiveros said.

The KOJC leader earlier said he would not submit himself to the Senate inquiry into the allegations of sexual abuse made by former members of his religious organization against him. — VDV, GMA Integrated News