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Story summary
- Zaldy Co, former Ako Bicol representative, was arrested in Prague on graft-related charges tied to a PHP289.5-million flood-control project in Oriental Mindoro.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the arrest and said Co entered the Philippines without proper documentation.
- The Philippine government is coordinating with Czech authorities to secure Co's return.
- Co previously left the Philippines for medical treatment.
- The Sandiganbayan issued an arrest warrant for graft and malversation charges.
