Interpol help sought in Zaldy Co manhunt

Title Global Pursuit Interpol Issues Red Notice for Zaldy Co Amidst Manhunt

The International Effort to Capture Zaldy Co

In a move to globalize its efforts to capture former congressman Elizaldy Zaldy Co, who is facing graft and malversation charges in connection with a P289-million alleged flood control scam, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has requested the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a red notice for him.

Requesting Interpol's Assistance

According to NBI spokesman Palmer Mallari, the agency made the request on November 23. The red notice is designed to facilitate international cooperation in locating and apprehending wanted individuals. A red notice will help law enforcement worldwide locate and provisionally arrest a wanted individual pending extradition or similar legal action, Mallari explained.

Co's Fugitive Status

Co was declared a fugitive by the Philippine government after his passport was canceled and he was ordered arrested by the Sandiganbayan following the filing of charges against him by the Office of the Ombudsman on November 18. His co-accused includes Department of Public Works and Highways officials, and directors of Sunwest Corp., who are implicated in anomalous flood control contracts.

Ongoing Investigations

Mallari revealed that investigators have leads on Co's last known location but withheld details for operational security. The Department of the Interior and Local Government is also coordinating with authorities in Portugal amid reports that Co may be using a Portuguese passport, which could complicate ongoing efforts to trace and apprehend him.

Raids and Recoveries

NBI agents raided Co's condominium unit at Bonifacio Global City and recovered documents and cash from two of three vaults. The recovered documents will be cross-referenced with existing evidence and witness statements to validate their authenticity. The vaults were opened using acetylene in the presence of lawyers, building administrators, and other occupants, in compliance with court orders.

The Impact of Interpol's Red Notice

The issuance of a red notice by Interpol is expected to have a significant impact on the manhunt for Zaldy Co. With international cooperation now involved, it is likely that law enforcement agencies worldwide will be alerted to Co's fugitive status and efforts to locate him will intensify.

Conclusion

As the Philippine government continues its efforts to capture Zaldy Co, Interpol's red notice is expected to play a crucial role in bringing this fugitive to justice. With international cooperation now involved, it is likely that Co will be apprehended soon.

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