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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Malaysia ex-PM begins final bid to toss out graft conviction

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Malaysia's top court Monday began hearing a final appeal by former Prime Minister Najib Razak to toss out his graft conviction linked to the massive looting of the 1MDB state fund.

He would become Malaysia's first former prime minister to be imprisoned if his case fails. Najib, 69, has reiterated his innocence and has been out on bail pending his appeals.

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