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Interior Secretary to pursue Interpol red notice against fugitive lawmaker
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla will travel to France to follow up with international authorities on efforts to secure an Interpol red notice against former Philippine lawmaker Zaldy Co, who has fled the country.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced Tuesday that he will travel to France to personally pursue the Philippine government's request for an Interpol red notice against resigned lawmaker and fugitive Zaldy Co.
Remulla disclosed the planned trip during a press briefing, underscoring the administration's determination to track down Co, who has absconded from the Philippines. The Interior Secretary's move follows recent public statements from his brother, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, regarding the case.
An Interpol red notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a fugitive pending extradition or other legal proceedings. The Philippine government's push for such a notice against Co represents an escalation in efforts to apprehend the former legislator.
The trip to France reflects the transnational nature of the case and the government's willingness to engage international law enforcement mechanisms. Officials have not disclosed the specific timeline for Remulla's travel or additional details regarding Co's alleged offenses that prompted the request for international assistance.