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President Marcos vows relentless pursuit vs execs in flood control fiasco
Seven individuals linked to anomalies in government flood control projects are now under state custody.
One suspect was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), while six others surrendered to the Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG).
Two more suspects have signaled their intention to surrender to authorities.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stated that there will be no special treatment for the suspects, who will remain under NBI custody pending court orders.
Authorities are still tracking down seven more individuals, including former House Appropriations Committee Chairperson Elizaldy S. Co.
The investigation into this multibillion-peso public works scam follows public frustration over systemic corruption and years of poor flood-mitigation works.
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Eight officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 4B (MIMAROPA) have been ordered detained by the Sandiganbayan at BJMP facilities in Quezon City.
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The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and 17 others for alleged corruption in a P289 million flood control project.
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Eight individuals accused in a P289-million substandard flood control project in Oriental Mindoro appeared before the Sandiganbayan for booking.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) estimates that up to 1,200 individuals may be involved in fraudulent flood control projects across the Philippines, with 15 people implicated per ghost project.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Zaldy Co, who is currently abroad, to return to the Philippines and face his charges, stating his claims lack credibility without proof.
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