Arrest of Fugitive Zaldy Co in Czech Republic

Law And Government

Fugitive former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, for alleged involvement in a flood control corruption scandal. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the arrest and stated that the Philippines is coordinating with Czech authorities for his extradition. Co was allegedly the mastermind behind budget irregularities and is accused of benefiting from billions of pesos in government projects through his company, Sunwest. He had been in hiding since July 2025 and faces graft and malversation cases.

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20 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Apr 16, 2026

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This study set covers Law And Government through 20 practice questions. Fugitive former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, for alleged involvement in a flood control corruption scandal. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the arrest and stated that the Philippines is coordinating with Czech authorities for his extradition. Co was allegedly the mastermind behind budget irregularities and is accused of benefiting from billions of pesos in government projects through his company, Sunwest. He had been in hiding since July 2025 and faces graft and malversation cases. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 Where was fugitive former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co arrested?

A Manila, Philippines
B Prague, Czech Republic
C London, United Kingdom
D Washington D.C., USA

2 Who announced the arrest of Zaldy Co?

A Speaker Bojie Dy
B President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
C Chief Justice
D The National Bureau of Investigation

3 What is Zaldy Co accused of being the mastermind of?

A A cybersecurity breach
B A flood control corruption scandal
C An election rigging scheme
D A smuggling operation

4 What is the name of the company allegedly linked to Zaldy Co's beneficial ownership in government projects?

A Sunwest
B Marcos Holdings
C Ako Bicol Inc.
D DPWH Mimaropa

5 When did Zaldy Co go into hiding?

A July 2024
B July 2025
C November 2025
D April 2026

6 What legal actions have been taken against Zaldy Co by Philippine authorities prior to his arrest?

A His passport was canceled and an Interpol Red Notice was requested
B He was immediately extradited
C His assets were frozen
D He was sentenced in absentia

7 What court are Zaldy Co's graft and malversation cases pending with?

A The Supreme Court
B The Sandiganbayan
C The Court of Appeals
D The International Criminal Court

8 What specific flood control project is mentioned in relation to the charges against Zaldy Co?

A A project in Luzon
B A project along the Mag-asawang Tubig River in Oriental Mindoro
C A nationwide flood control initiative
D A project in Visayas

9 Who are also charged alongside Zaldy Co in relation to the flood control project irregularities?

A Other lawmakers and business partners
B DPWH Mimaropa officials and some Sunwest board members
C Members of the President's cabinet
D Foreign investors

10 What did Zaldy Co allege in his video statements regarding President Marcos Jr. and Romualdez?

A That they were framing him to be the poster boy of their own lies
B That they were helping him escape
C That they had no knowledge of the corruption
D That they were responsible for his threats

11 What was Zaldy Co's position in the House of Representatives for the first half of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presidency?

A Majority Floor Leader
B Speaker of the House
C Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
D Minority Floor Leader

12 What did Zaldy Co claim were serious threats to his life?

A Political rivals
B Law enforcement agencies
C His own family
D He did not claim any threats

13 What is the monetary amount mentioned for the flood control project along the Mag-asawang Tubig River?

A P289,498,230.06
B P1.72 billion
C P500 million
D P10 million

14 What action did Speaker Bojie Dy take regarding Zaldy Co's travel clearance?

A He revoked it
B He extended it
C He ignored it
D He approved it

15 What did the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) request from Interpol last December?

A An Interpol Blue Notice
B An Interpol Red Notice
C An Interpol Green Notice
D An Interpol Yellow Notice

16 What does it mean for Zaldy Co to be declared a fugitive from justice?

A He can avail himself of relief from courts
B He cannot avail himself of relief from courts
C He is granted immunity
D He is allowed to return to the Philippines

17 Who are already facing courts and are in the middle of their trial while Zaldy Co was a fugitive?

A Other former representatives
B DPWH Mimaropa officials
C Members of the President's staff
D International observers

18 What is the name of the publication that reported on Zaldy Co's beneficial ownership of Sunwest months before the scandal?

A The Philippine Daily Inquirer
B The Manila Bulletin
C Rappler
D The Philippine Star

19 What did President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blow the lid open on in his State of the Nation Address?

A Economic inflation
B Public works corruption
C Environmental pollution
D Foreign relations issues

20 What was Zaldy Co's response to calls from Speaker Bojie Dy to go home?

A He refused to go home
B He agreed to return immediately
C He requested asylum
D He denied all allegations

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