Former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers has been indicted on federal charges stemming from the multibillion dollar accounting scandal at the telecommunications giant.

Criminal charges are expected to be announced against former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers, a source familiar with the case said today.

WorldCom's former chief executive officer was aware of accounting irregularities, company attorneys have told legislators.

WorldCom's former chairman has refused to answer questions from a congressional panel investigating accounting irregularities at the company.