A request has been made by the US to another country for a church leader to be sent to the US. This person is wanted for various serious offenses. The US government's request was received by officials in the Philippine capital.

It has been passed on to the relevant department for further action. The process involves approval from courts, which is currently underway for the individual in question, who is already being held and tried for other crimes. Further information on this developing story is available from KSAT 12's sources.