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Philippine leader says corruption scandal suspect arrested in Prague
- Philippine leader says key suspect in flood-defence corruption was arrested in Prague and detained by Czech authorities.
- Marcos notes there is no extradition treaty with the Czech Republic and custody procedures remain unclear.
- The scandal involves flood-control projects in the central Philippines and has sparked protests.
- Co was stopped at the German border after entering from the Czech Republic.
- The investigation targets officials and contractors involved in flood-control schemes, seen as costly and sometimes substandard.
- Marcos described the case as the first of many actions by a special commission formed last year.
- The scope includes billions of pesos allocated since 2023 for flood-control work.
- Protests against corruption surged after revelations about suspects' lavish lifestyles.
- Marcos has repeatedly denied any direct link to the alleged scam.
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