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Chiluba was Zambia's president for 10 years |
The former president was summoned just a day after the Supreme Court confirmed that his immunity could be lifted.
Mr Chiluba was stripped of his immunity after being accused by his successor, President Levy Mwanawasa, of misusing millions of dollars of government money.
Mr Chiluba, 59, denies all the allegations.
In an unusual step, he was summoned for questioning to Lusaka central police station, where a large crowd gathered outside.
The former president was accompanied by his lawyers.
Visibly shocked
"Chiluba has been picked up for interrogation and we are going to lay charges against him once we complete this interrogation," said Betty Mumba, a spokeswoman for the police Anti-Corruption Task Force.
He was visibly shocked by Wednesday's Supreme Court decision and afterwards refused to talk to journalists.
He led Zambia for 10 years after defeating Kenneth Kaunda in 1991 elections.
After two terms in office, he was barred by the constitution from contesting the 2001 poll.
Mr Mwanawasa was initially seen as being Mr Chiluba's protege but since his controversial election, he has led a vigorous campaign against officials from the former regime for alleged corruption.
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