MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday confirmed that fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co has been arrested and detained in Prague, ending months-long efforts to locate the ex-lawmaker linked to the multibillion-peso flood control project controversy.
The Inquirer first broke the story, citing initial information from unimpeachable sources with direct knowledge of the case, that Co had been apprehended abroad while he was trying to enter the country without proper documents.
- Malacañang said the Philippine government is in close coordination with Czech authorities to ensure all legal processes are followed.
- Marcos said efforts are underway to arrange Co’s possible return to the Philippines “at the soonest possible time.”
- The government will provide updates as developments unfold, including possible extradition proceedings and legal actions.
Ridon expects Co to shed more details on the flood control mess
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Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon expects the arrest of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co in Prague, Czech Republic.
PNP offers aid for possible repatriation of Co after Prague detention
April 16 , 2026 – 11:15 PM
The PNP offered to provide assistance in possibly coordinating the return of fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to the Philippines.
Zaldy Co caught in Prague, Marcos announces
April 16 , 2026 – 08:23 PM
Authorities are verifying if fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co has been arrested in Prague.
The congressman and the billions: Tracing the power of Zaldy Co
September 18 , 2025 – 01:12 PM
In the aftermath of a typhoon, when floodwaters swallowed barangays and roads turned into rivers, one name kept surfacing — not just in congressional hearings, but in construction sites, budget files, and social media fury: party list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co (Ako Bicol).
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