Sedition and incitement to sedition rapes against Quiboloy’s lawyer and others

The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Thursday filed a charge of sedition and incitement to sedition against Atty. Israelito Torreon, the legal advisor to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, and 11 others.

Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III, Acting Director of the PNP-CIDG, filed a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the execution of arrest warrants against Quiboloy at the KOJC compound in august.

“Nakita niyo naman, the government is issuing an arrest warrant for the five fugitives and they are preventing us from doing so,” Torre said in an ambush interview after the filing.

Respondents include MNCH presenters Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celis.

GMA News Online sought comment from Torreon and other interviewees, but has yet to receive a response at the time of publication.

Asked about the involvement of the other interviewees, Torre said they were accused of allegedly calling on their supporters to rise up against the government.

“Initially, the national allegations were like calling on the people to rise up against the government, to stop the police from executing the arrest warrant, and many others,” he said.

Tensions rose between police and KOJC members in August when law enforcement attempted to arrest Quiboloy at the KOJC compound in Davao City.

Quiboloy surrendered to authorities in September after receiving an ultimatum to turn himself in within 24 hours.

Quiboloy, an influential religious leader, faces charges under Section 5(b) and Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children from Harm Act. abuse, exploitation and discrimination.

He also faces a non-bailable charge of human trafficking under Section 4(a) of Republic Act No. 9208, as amended, before a court in Pasig . —KBK, GMA Integrated News