The Court of Appeals has ordered the freezing of bank accounts and assets of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI), the church's broadcasting arm.
Court of Appeal grants asset freeze to fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, KOJC | ANC
In a 48-page resolution dated August 6, 2024, obtained by Politiko, the CA stated that there was “reasonable cause to believe” that the bank accounts linked to Quiboloy “are indeed related to unlawful and underlying crimes,” namely: aggravated human trafficking, child and sexual abuse, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, conspiracy, marriage fraud, visa fraud and abuse, large-scale cash smuggling, and money laundering.
“In order to prevent the funds in the subject bank accounts and/or properties from being withdrawn, removed, transferred, concealed or placed beyond the reach of law enforcement agents, this Court deems it expedient and prudent to issue a FREEZING ORDER of 20 days, as requested by the petitioner, with respect to said bank accounts, including all other related or materially linked accounts, and the immovable and movable properties enumerated in the Ex Parte Petition,” the CA’s decision reads.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council filed the petition for the freezing order. The CA also ordered the freezing of the assets and bank accounts of the Children's Joy Foundation, an organization located in the KOJC complex in Davao City, as well as those under the names of the following individuals associated with Quiboloy, namely: Maria Teresita Dandan, Helen Pagaduan Panilag, Paulene Chavez Canada, Cresente Chavez Canada, Ingrid Chavez Canada, Sylvia Calija Cemañes, Jackielyn Wong Roy, Alona Mertalla Santander and Marlon Bongas Acobo.
