PUTRAJAYA, April 14 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully repatriated four high-value artworks by international masters, including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, purchased with funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

In a statement today, the MACC said the four pieces have a total estimated value of US$198,125 (RM786,556) and include Composition (1953) by Joan Miró; Maison de rendez-vous de chasse de Henri IV, Rue St. Vincent, Montmartre (1934) by Maurice Utrillo; Etude pour femme couchee (1948) by Balthus; and L'Ecuyere et les clowns (1961) by Pablo Picasso

The artworks are now being held under strict security at the MACC's headquarters in Putrajaya.

They are currently unde...