Philippines Seeks Legal Paths to Bring Flood Scam Suspect Back From Portugal - BusinessWorld Online
The Philippines is seeking extradition and repatriation of Zaldy Co, accused of masterminding a multi-billion peso flood-control corruption scheme, marking a first with Portugal.
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Marcos wants Zaldy Co extradited, wants treaty with Portugal
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered concerned government agencies to pursue an extradition treaty with Portugal to facilitate the return of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday.In a press conference in Malacañang, Remulla said Co was still believed to be in Portugal, a country that does not have an extradition treaty with the Philippines.“The president has instructed us to formally …
Philippines seeks legal paths to bring flood scam suspect back from Portugal - BusinessWorld Online
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter THE Philippines is examining all legal options to bring home one of the alleged masterminds behind a multibillion-peso flood control scandal, as a formal extradition bid is unlikely without a treaty with Portugal, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla said on Tuesday. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered government agencies to study alternative avenues to repatriate former Party-list Rep. Elizal…
Marcos eyeing extradition treaty with Portugal to arrest Zaldy Co —DILG
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. wants to have an extradition treaty with Portugal for the arrest of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday.
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