DOJ includes plunder case vs Zaldy Co in probeFormer congressman Zaldy Co breaks his silence in a video sent to media yesterday, alleging a presidential directive to insert P100 billion worth of projects into the 2025 national budget. MANILA, Philippines — A plunder complaint has been filed against fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co, a case now among those under preliminary investigation at the Department of Justice, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez said. Speaking to reporters on Monday, January 5, Martinez said one of the seven cases before the DOJ includes a plunder complaint against Co.“One pertains to plunder, which is against Ako-Bicol Representative Zaldy Co,” Martinez said. As a result, the prosecution panel gave Co until January 15 to submit his counter-affidavit. The anti-graft court also ordered the cancellation of Co’s passport, along with those of three other individuals linked to the flood control scandal.

Source: Philippine Star January 06, 2026 08:35 UTC