Stagecoach founder accused of human trafficking as report handed to prosecutors
Dame Ann Gloag said she 'strongly disputes the malicious allegations' made against her, her foundation and members of her family.
Police investigating Stagecoach bus firm founder Dame Ann Gloag and others in connection with an investigation into human trafficking allegations have submitted a report to prosecutors.
Police Scotland confirmed in January four people had been charged following an investigation into alleged human trafficking and immigration offences.
At the time, a spokesperson for Dame Ann said she “strongly disputes the malicious allegations” made against her, her foundation and members of her family.
The force said on Wednesday a report has now been sent to prosecutors, the Daily Record reports.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Thursday January 19 2023, four individuals were charged in connection with an investigation into alleged human trafficking and immigration offences. A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.”
The Crown Office confirmed it has received a report from police. A spokesman said: “Careful consideration is given to any reports of alleged criminal conduct which are submitted by the police, or any other specialist reporting agency, to the procurator fiscal.
“Criminal proceedings will be raised if such reports contain sufficient evidence and if it is appropriate and in the public interest to do so.”