A former follower of the Philippines-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ has alleged that officials of the mega church had smuggled hundreds of thousands of dollars from California to the Philippines twice before a similar incident last year.

Witness Kristina Angeles saw church founder pastor Apollo Quiboloy and Felina Salinas, a manager for the church's Hawaii branch, smuggle the money in 2013 and 2014, federal prosecutors said in court documents.

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Assistant US Attorney Michael Albanese said the money was concealed in socks packed in suitcases that were sent to the Philippines.

Salinas and Davao-based Quiboloy were arrested in Hawaii February last year after authorities seized undeclared cash amounting to $350,000 and gun parts in his private plane.

Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed son of God and ardent supporter of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was released a day later. Salinas, meanwhile, wears a GPS ankle bracelet and is barred from going near any ports as she undergoes trial.

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