US seeks extradition of Filipino preacher on human trafficking and abuse charges

A Filipino religious leader, long sought by the FBI, faces formal extradition proceedings to the United States on charges of human smuggling and child sex trafficking. Prosecutors allege the individual operated a church as a cult, subjecting minors to systematic abuse and forced labor. The case marks a significant escalation in the legal pursuit of the suspect, though the timeline for the extradition process remains subject to Philippine judicial review.