The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Monday that only about 10% to 20% of the affidavit submitted by the 18 former bodyguards of former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” S. Co had merit, but still fell short as a basis for filing charges. The assessment was reported by BusinessWorld.
The bodyguards, who claimed to have served as “bagmen” for Co, had provided an affidavit detailing alleged irregularities. However, NBI officials stated that the evidence presented did not meet the threshold required to initiate legal proceedings against the former lawmaker.
The NBI’s announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Co’s activities, though the agency has not disclosed further details on the specific merits or deficiencies of the affidavit. The case remains under evaluation.