# Former Philippine lawmaker arrested over alleged theft of millions in flood aid

https://mins.news/en/item/49683

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/8/former-philippines-lawmaker-arrested-for-pocketing-millions-in-flood-aid?traffic_source=rss

> A former Philippine lawmaker and cousin of the president was arrested from his hospital bed over allegations that he stole millions of dollars earmarked for flood-control projects.

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