Ten men linked by authorities to former lawmaker Zaldy Co—dubbed the “maleta boys” and described as his alleged bagmen—are released from police custody after posting bail for four counts of perjury, their lawyer says.
Police arrested the group on Friday and brought them to the Las Piñas City Police Station after a Las Piñas City Regional Trial Court judge issued arrest warrants for perjury. One report says the suspects were read their Miranda rights before custody. Another account earlier said they were among 18 alleged bagmen, with some posting bail before, while one left for his province due to a death in the family.
Sources consistently describe bail as being tied to perjury counts and state they are released once bail requirements are met. One outlet cites a recommended bail amount per count, while others focus more generally on their release following bail payment.
