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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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Hate crime charges increases to new high
The Lord Advocate, Ruth Charteris KC, has reaffirmed prosecutors’ commitment to tackling hate crime.
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Hate Crime in Scotland, 2025-26
A report on Hate Crime in Scotland 2025-26 was published today.
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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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Prosecution statement following sentencing of Peter Murrell
The Lord Advocate has acknowledged the conclusion of proceedings in the case against Peter Murrell and recognised the work of those involved in the investigation and prosecution.
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Revised Prosecution Code published
The Lord Advocate has introduced a revised and updated Prosecution Code, which sets out the framework used by Scotland’s independent prosecutors when making decisions about prosecution.
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New Lord Advocate pledges independence and focus on the public interest
The newly appointed Lord Advocate has pledged to serve the public interest with independence and integrity as she takes office.
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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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Rapist jailed after using coercion and violence to control women
A domestic abuser who systematically targeted young women in a campaign of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has been jailed.
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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.