'We have his address': Philippines renews push for Zaldy Co Red Notice
Philippine authorities are intensifying efforts to secure an Interpol Red Notice for former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who is wanted for a P7.44-billion plunder case. Officials have confirmed his location abroad and are coordinating with French authorities to facilitate his return.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant high-profile anti-corruption effort by the Philippine government involving international legal cooperation.
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine authorities already know Zaldy Co's address abroad, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said, as the government renews efforts to secure an Interpol Red Notice and bring the fugitive former lawmaker back to the Philippines.
Remulla said he will travel to Interpol headquarters in Lyon, France, while Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla will separately coordinate with French authorities in Paris following the issuance of a new plunder warrant against Co.
"We already have his address. We know where he is. We know his residence. We will press them to issue the Red Notice," Remulla said in Filipino in an interview with One News' "Storycon" on Tuesday, September 8.
Jonvic did not publicly disclose Co's current location.
At a separate briefing Tuesday, the Interior secretary said the Ombudsman would handle diplomatic coordination in Paris while he dealt directly with Interpol, whose headquarters is in Lyon.
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