Manila, April 17 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday that coordination with Czech authorities is underway, as fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co remains in custody following a failed attempt to enter Germany.

In an X post, Marcos said Co was stopped at the German border after entering from the Czech Republic and was subsequently denied entry.

"Our coordination with Czech authorities continues," the President said.

"He (Co) was denied entry and returned to Czech authorities, where he remains in custody."

Marcos on Thursday night announced that Co has been arrested in Prague for allegedly crossing the Czech Republic without proper documentation.

Co is currently in the custody of the Czech authorities.

Marcos said the Phili...