Stagecoach co-founder Dame Ann Gloag charged with human trafficking offences

Scottish transport tycoon Dame Ann Gloag has been charged with human trafficking offences.

Her husband David McCleary and two other members of their family have also been charged.

All four strongly deny the charges against them.

BBC Scotland has been told that the 80-year-old co-founder of Stagecoach was charged after voluntarily attending Falkirk police station with Mr McCleary for an interview on Thursday.

A statement issued on behalf of Dame Ann said that she could not comment on the details of an ongoing investigation.

But it added: "Dame Ann Gloag strongly disputes the malicious allegations that have been made against her, her foundation and members of her family."

It went on to say she would "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."

Police Scotland confirmed that four people were charged in connection with an investigation into alleged human trafficking and immigration offences.

A spokesperson said a report would be sent to Scottish prosecutors.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64355631