MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang urged those “defrauded” by the Kapa-Community Ministry International Inc. (KAPA) to file charges against the Surigao del Sur-based religious corporation. “Those defrauded will have to file cases against this owner and they can recover,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a Palace briefing. ADVERTISEMENTDuterte, in an interview with Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, ordered the closure of Kapa Ministry over allegations that the group was involved in a pyramiding scam and violated securities laws. READ: Duterte wants Kapa, other investment scams probed, shut downA lawyer for Kapa Ministry, Pastor Koel Apolinario, has accused Quiboloy of urging Duterte to instigate a crackdown against the investment scheme of the religious group. Panelo, who is also Duterte’s chief legal counsel, said those defrauded should file charges to recover their money.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2019 08:48 UTC