Ex-AKO Bicol Representative Zaldy Co Possibly Located in Sweden, Legal Documents Reveal
New evidence suggests that former AKO Bicol Partylist Representative Zaldy Co might currently be residing in Sweden, according to documents submitted in a recent legal petition. This development comes amid ongoing investigations into his involvement in alleged anomalies related to flood control projects.
Legal Petition Points to Swedish Location
The information emerged from an apostille or certificate that verifies the origin of public documents, which were filed by Co's lawyer in a petition against Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on January 25. The petition reportedly includes Co's personal signature from the town of Nacka in Stockholm, Sweden, indicating his possible presence there at the time of filing.
Contradiction to Previous Reports
This revelation contradicts earlier statements made by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who had previously indicated that Co was believed to be in Lisbon, Portugal. The former lawmaker is facing multiple cases due to alleged irregularities in flood control projects, adding complexity to his current whereabouts.
Implications for Ongoing Cases
The discovery of Co's potential location in Sweden could have significant implications for the legal proceedings against him. Authorities may need to coordinate with international counterparts if extradition or further investigations are required, given the cross-border nature of the situation.
As the story develops, stakeholders are closely monitoring how this new information will impact the cases involving Co and the broader efforts to address corruption in government projects.
