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European investment scammers allegedly laundered their money through Scotland

Investigations by European and Ukrainian prosecutors revealed an alleged investment fraud targeting hundreds across the continent - and funds associated with it were laundered via UK corporate entities

European investment scammers allegedly laundered their money through Scotland
Luxury cars allegedly purchased with funds from European-wide investment scam | Image: Office of General Prosecutor, Ukraine
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Just before New Year, with a touch of fanfare, police and prosecutors in Ukraine posted a video online.

The film, backed by a dramatic, upbeat soundtrack, showed a garage door slowly opening to reveal first a Lamborghini and then a dozen or so other luxury cars.

Housed in a shining modern curved-roof structure with slate-grey cladding sat a Rolls-Royce, a Bentley, a Range Rover, a Mercedes, a Porsche and a BMW.