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Arrest warrants issued following graft and malversation charges linked to a P289.5 million flood control project with suspected billions in kickbacks, authorities prepare passport cancellation and Interpol action.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced in a video on Friday, November 21 an arrest warrant for resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co and 17 other accused, showing a list authorities will enforce without delay.
- The Ombudsman filed graft and malversation cases on November 19 based on evidence from the DPWH and ICI related to the P289,498,230.06 Mag-asawang Tubig River flood control project, with investigations alleging kickback schemes at the DPWH.
- All three Sandiganbayan divisions issued arrest warrants and hold-departure orders against Zaldy Co and others, except Juliet Calvo who received only an HDO, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor 'Jonvic' Remulla confirmed.
- Authorities may now seek Philippine courts' cancellation of Co's passport and request Interpol Red Notice, while the Department of Justice stands ready to assist the Ombudsman and law enforcement agencies.
- Recently, Zaldy Co accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Martin Romualdez of directing the insertion of P100 billion in the 2025 budget, while his firm Sunwest Corporation won billions during his committee chairmanship.
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CIDG confirms receipt of arrest warrants for Zaldy Co, 15 others
MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Friday said it has received the arrest warrants against resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and 15 others in connection with an anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. Late Friday afternoon, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that arrest warrants had been issued against Co and 15 others in the Department of Public Works and Highways and cons…
Marcos: Arrest warrant out for Co, 17 others
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that a warrant of arrest has been issued against former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and 17 others from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Sunwest Corporation in connection with the flood control projects controversy.In a video message, Marcos ordered law enforcement agencies to facilitate their immediate arrest."There is already a warrant of arrest…
'No special treatment': Marcos announces Sandiganbayan warrants out for Zaldy Co
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and others involved in the corruption cases that stemmed from an anomalous flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. The issuance of an arrest warrant against Co and 17 others from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Mimaropa and Sunwest Corporation was announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,…
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