News
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Woman who embezzled thousands of pounds from two employers sentenced
A worker who embezzled thousands of pounds from an energy utility company and a family firm has been sentenced.
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Fishing boat captain who imposed arduous working conditions on migrant crew sentenced
The captain of a fishing vessel who treated foreign crew workers ‘like slaves’ has been sentenced over a breach of maritime health and safety regulations.
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Police officer convicted of rape and domestic abuse sentenced
A police officer who raped two women and carried out a campaign of domestic abuse against a third has been jailed.
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Businessman forced to forfeit more than £100,000 after Civil Recovery Unit investigation
More than £100,000 has been seized from a businessman following action by the Civil Recovery Unit (CRU) amid suspicions the cash was linked to fraud and money laundering.
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FAI court process begins for the death of a Borders farmer
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of John Kirk.
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FAI court process begins for the death of security guard at motorcycle rally
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Samuel Beaven.
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Man who imported almost £4million worth of top-brand counterfeit goods jailed
A man who imported almost £4million worth of high-branded counterfeit goods from the Far East and Turkey during a 17-month period has been sentenced.
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Learning Statement on the death of Harry Johnson
This statement highlights changes made to Shetland Island Council’s winter road maintenance arrangements. Its purpose is to share learning openly and help prevent similar deaths in the future.
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Council worker who embezzled funds earmarked for vulnerable adults and children sentenced
A council worker who embezzled thousands of pounds in public funds earmarked to support vulnerable people has been sentenced.
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Man jailed for more than six years over 'county lines' drug operation
A man who exploited and intimidated vulnerable men and women to allow their homes to be used for a drugs supply network in Aberdeen has been sentenced.