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Philippine president says key suspect in corruption scandal has been arrested in Prague
- Philippine President Marcos says a key corruption suspect has been arrested in Prague and repatriation is being arranged.
- Zaldy Co, implicated in flood-control project kickbacks, was detained in Prague after entering the country without proper documentation.
- Marcos says the government is coordinating with the Czech government to follow legal processes and arrange Co's return.
- Co is one of several powerful lawmakers facing corruption scrutiny over flood-control projects worth billions.
- The corruption probe spans at least 9,855 flood-control projects with potential losses totaling billions of pesos.
- Officials say many projects were substandard, overpriced, or not built at all.
- The authorities have detained other engineers, officials, and executives as part of the investigations.
- Public protests erupted over the flood-control corruption scandal across the Philippines.
- Marcos emphasized pursuit of accountability and rule of law in the case.
- The Philippines has no extradition treaty with the Czech Republic for Co’s case.
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