A Japanese court sentenced grandmother Donna Nelson to six years' jail for drug smuggling. Photo: HANDOUT/NELSON FAMILY

An Australian grandmother convicted of drug smuggling has lost her appeal in a Japanese court despite her arguing she was a victim of an elaborate romance scam.

Subscribe now for unlimited access .

Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue

Perth woman Donna Nelson, 59, was appealing a six-year sentence handed down in December 2024 for bringing two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country in January 2023.

Nelson was arrested at Japan's Narita International Airport, near Tokyo, after customs officials found the drugs hidden under a false

See Full Page