Philippines arrests pastor sought by US for child sex trafficking

A Philippine pastor wanted in the United States for child sex trafficking has been arrested, the country's interior minister said Sunday, two weeks into a massive police manhunt for the politically connected preacher.

"Apollo Quiboloy has been arrested," interior secretary Benjamin Abalos said on his official Facebook page without providing further details.

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The pastor has also been charged with human trafficking in a Philippine court.

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