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Ex-Council Leader Faces Confiscation Hearing Over Fraud and Embezzlement

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What happened

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Andrew Polson faced a confiscation hearing before Tony Kelly regarding his financial conduct. Prosecutors are seeking to recoup £197,018.47 from Polson, who was previously convicted of defrauding a lover in a property scam between May 2021 and March 2022. Polson was also convicted of embezzling £9,018.47 from a charity radio station.

From heraldscotland.com

Why it matters

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The hearing concerns the recovery of funds obtained through a romance fraud and the misuse of charitable accounts. Polson used funds transferred to the company accounts for property repairs to fund his personal lifestyle. The matter was adjourned until December.

From heraldscotland.com

Who's involved

  • Andrew PolsonFormer council leader and director of a charity radio station facing confiscation proceedings.
  • Tony KellySheriff presiding over the confiscation hearing.

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The entities involved

  • Andrew Polson

    candidate in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election

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  • Tony Kelly

    British footballer (born 1964)

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