Three people have been charged following an investigation into alleged mishandling of cremated remains and funeral plan fraud at a former funeral directors in Dumbarton and Glasgow. The charges mark a significant development in Operation Koine, which police launched in April last year.
Police Scotland executed search warrants on Wednesday at an address in the Flint area of north-east Wales. Officers from the Operation Koine team, supported by colleagues from North Wales, rearrested a 58-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman.
On the same day, officers rearrested a 58-year-old woman in the Bishopbriggs area of East Dunbartonshire. All three have now been charged in connection with the investigation and will be reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in due course.
Unprecedented Investigation
The operation was launched following reports relating to the practices of the former A Milne Independent Funeral Directors in Dumbarton and Glasgow.
Detective Superintendent Robert Bowie thanked those who came forward with information. "I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information on this investigation and members of the public for their continued support," he said.
He emphasized the scale of the inquiry: "Operation Koine is an unprecedented investigation for Police Scotland and I want to reassure the public our dedicated team have and will continue to work through all lines of inquiry."
Support for Affected Families
Bowie encouraged anyone with additional concerns to come forward. "Anyone with additional information or concerns can still come forward and speak to us. We're also working alongside our partners at Victim Support Scotland to ensure victims are provided specialist assistance."
A drop-in clinic will be held on Friday December 5 for people who have already contacted police. Information about the session will be sent to those affected.
Anyone wishing to contact officers can call 101 quoting reference 1289 of May 2, 2024 or email [email protected].
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