US EditionPhilippines Corruption Scandal Suspect Zaldy Co Caught in Prague, Marcos Says
Marcos said Philippine officials are coordinating with Czech authorities as they seek Co’s return in a scandal involving hundreds of billions of pesos in flood projects.
- On Thursday night, President Ferdinand Marcos announced that former congressman Zaldy Co was arrested in Prague, Czech Republic. Co is a central figure in a multibillion-peso flood control corruption scandal.
- Co fled the Philippines in mid-2025 following investigations into his family's Sunwest Corp and flood control projects; the Sandiganbayan declared him a fugitive in February 2026.
- Authorities detained Co in Prague after he crossed into the Czech Republic without proper documentation. Marcos stated the government is coordinating with Czech officials to arrange his return.
- Officials previously canceled Co's passport and sought an Interpol Red Notice to facilitate his arrest, though the Philippines lacks an extradition treaty with Portugal, where Co was reportedly staying.
- Prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman are currently trying other officials involved in the P289 million Naujan project, with Co's repatriation remaining the government's priority to continue legal proceedings.
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Zaldy Co nabbed in Prague, government coordinating his return to PH
MANILA, Philippines – Fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague for alleged illegal entry, Malacañang confirmed Thursday. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Dave Gomez said Co is currently in custody in the Czech Republic, and Philippine authorities are coordinating with Czech authorities to arrange Co’s return to the country. READ: Zaldy Co nabbed in Czech Republic — Marcos “We confirm that Zaldy Co wa…
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Philippine president says key suspect in corruption scandal has been arrested in Prague
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker.
Philippines fugitive ex-congressman linked in flood control kickbacks arrested in Prague: Marcos
Zaldy Co is detained in Prague after crossing into Czech Republic without proper documentation; he is under the custody of Czech authorities, President Marcos announced on Thursday
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