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Philippine Authorities Move to Secure Return of Zaldy Co From Czech Custody - Asian Journal News
Officials are exploring deportation and extradition options as Co remains in Czech custody over documentation issues, with graft and malversation charges pending.
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DOJ vows updates on ‘Zaldy mission’
The Department of Justice has assured the public that it would report on the progress of its upcoming talks with authorities in the Czech Republic on arranging former congressman Zaldy Co’s release from custody and his return to the Philippines to face corruption charges in connection with the flood control scam.
Zaldy Co in Czech custody due to documentation issues
MANILA, Philippines — Former congressman Zaldy Co is in Czech custody due to documentation issues, the Department of Justice (DOJ) clarified on Friday. While DOJ spokesman Atty. Polo Martinez confirmed that an “intervention” took place, he emphasized the distinction between a formal criminal arrest and a deprivation of liberty due to immigration issues. Martinez said that while Co was the subject of official law enforcement action by Czech autho…
Philippine authorities move to secure return of Zaldy Co from Czech custody - Asian Journal News
Fredderick A. Vida serves as Secretary of Justice after taking his oath of office in November 2025 - Photo credit: caap.gov.ph Justice secretary leads Prague mission as government pursues legal pathways to bring former lawmaker back for trial MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Thursday that a senior delegation is departing for the Czech Republic to explore legal options,…
PH confident Co will be brought home, says Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is confident thatfugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, one of the central figures in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, will be brought home, Malacañang said Thursday.Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement after Justice Secretary Frederick Vida confirmed that he and Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan would fly to Prague on Thursday to discuss with Czech authorities the possible return…
More details on the situation of former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co will be known when Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Eric Vida meets with authorities in the Czech Republic. This was stated by DOJ Spokesperson Atty. Polo Martinez in connection with the statement that the former congressman was not arrested. Martinez clarified that Co is not “technically arrested” but he is still not completely free. He gave the example of a situati…
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