National Director of Campaign for the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Ben Phiri has been arrested.

Phiri who also served as a minister of Local government was picked today by Fiscal Police for questioning in Lilongwe.

Reasons for his arrest are yet unknown, however other sources say he has been picked in connection with some monetary dealings.

Phiri is among DPP members who have been arrested by the newly elected Tonse Alliance administration in relation to misuse of public funds.

More details to follow.