KUALA LUMPUR (July 3): Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested on Tuesday, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid an investigation into how billions of dollars went missing from a state fund he founded almost a decade ago.

Authorities picked up Najib from his home after serving him with a remand order, two sources close to the family said. One of the sources said Najib was expected to be charged in court on Wednesday at 8.30am.

Malaysia's anti-graft agency also said Najib had been arrested, according to state news agency Bernama.  

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