AS the ongoing Senate investigation delves into serious allegations of human trafficking, rape, and sexual and physical abuse against televangelist Apollo Quiboloy and his religious sect, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), a haunting past filled with disturbing accusations resurfaces.

Beyond the current focus, alleged previous misdeeds are expected to be scrutinized during the Senate probe, bringing additional skeletons out of Quiboloy’s closet.

One disturbing revelation dates back to October 2018, when a former KOJC member accused Quiboloy of running a “child sex ring,” as reported by Hawaii News Now.

Kristina Angeles, who arrived in Hawaii in 2014 on a religious visa to work for KOJC, claimed to be one of the minors allegedly coerced into sexual activities with Quiboloy.

Angeles alleged that she was forced to fundraise extensively by selling doughnuts and faced punishment if she failed to meet sales targets.

Adding another layer to the complex web of accusations, Angeles herself faced trial in Hawaii, accused of sexual assault by a female member of the church.

Quiboloy, dismissing the “child sex ring” allegation as a “pack of lies,” continues to grapple with mounting legal challenges.

In February 2018, Quiboloy’s troubles escalated when he was detained in Hawaii after federal agents discovered gun parts and an undeclared stash of US$350,000 in cash inside his private jet.

Despite the discovery, the Federal Bureau of Investigation only arrested Felina Salinas, a devoted supporter of Quiboloy, who claimed ownership of the suitcase containing the cash.

Quiboloy, detained for a day, eventually departed for the Philippines on a commercial flight, with his lawyer vehemently asserting his innocence, insisting that no crime was committed in the United States.

The controversies surrounding Quiboloy extend even further into the past, with a dark chapter in 2008 involving his alleged connection to the killing of tribal leader Dominador Diarog in Davao City.

Diarog’s wife claimed that individuals associated with Quiboloy had been threatening the tribal leader to force the sale of their adjacent two-hectare property near Quiboloy’s prayer mountain, as reported by Davao News.

Quiboloy, however, denied any involvement in the killing through statements published in various Davao newspapers.

As the Senate investigation progresses, the question remains: Will fate finally catch up with Quiboloy, forcing him to answer for the troubling allegations that span both recent and past events? Only time will reveal the outcome of this intricate web of accusations and legal battles.