Malaysian former Prime Minister Najib Razak arrested

kuala lumpur - The Malaysian authorities have taken into custody former Prime Minister Najib Razak. This was announced by the Malaysian anti-corruption agency, reports state press agency Bernama.

Three initiates have also confirmed the arrest of Najib. The arrest would be related to the investigation into the disappearance of billions from state fund 1MDB.

Najib lost earlier this year the elections of former government leader Mahathir Mohamad.