Police investigating Stagecoach founder Dame Ann Gloag and others in connection with an investigation into human trafficking allegations have submitted a report to prosecutors.confirmed in January that 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.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.The Crown Office confirmed it has received a report from police.
A Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal 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.”
In January, a spokesperson for Dame Ann said: “Whilst we cannot comment on the details of an ongoing investigation, Dame Ann Gloag strongly disputes the malicious allegations that have been made against her, her foundation and members of her family, and will vigorously defend herself and the work of her foundation to protect her legacy and continue her work helping thousands of people in the UK and abroad every year.