MANILA, Philippines – Hinimok ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) nitong Sabado, Nobyembre 22 si dating Ako-Bicol Partylist representative Zaldy Co at 17 ng co-accused na sumuko na “without delay.”
“Surrender now, while dignity is still a choice and not a consequence. Hiding will not change the evidence, the charges, or the reach of the law,” sinabi ni NBI Director Atty. Angelito Magno.
“A warrant is not a storm you wait out—it is a responsibility you confront,” dagdag pa ni Magno.
Bago rito ay isinilbi ng Taguig City Police ang arrest warrant para kay Co sa condominium residence nito sa Bonifacio Global City.
Sa kabila nito, wala si Co sa kanyang condo.
Nauna nang sinabi ni Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla na si Co ay huling natunton sa Japan.
“The NBI stands ready to take them into custody safely and lawfully, but we remind them: courage is shown not by escape, but by facing justice head-on,” ani Magno.
Ayon naman sa abogado ni Co, “For now, we trust that regular procedures were followed on the arrest warrants. We will therefore take our remedies in due course. On the new charges, I reserve comment until after I’ve verified the facts.” RNT/JGC
