Malaysia's Najib headed to jail after losing final 1MDB appeal

Former PM complains of 'unfair judicial machinery' before 12-year sentence upheld

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Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on Aug. 23. © Reuters

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia -- Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak will begin a 12-year prison sentence after losing his final appeal against corruption convictions on Tuesday.

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