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Three people charged in missing ashes funeral fraud probe

Three people charged in missing ashes funeral fraud probe

Summary

Three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into missing ashes at a funeral home in Scotland. Police are looking into claims of fraud and improper handling of remains at A Milne Funeral Directors. The investigation began after more than 70 complaints about the funeral services.

Key Facts

  • Three people, two aged 58 and one aged 38, have been arrested and charged.
  • The investigation focuses on A Milne Funeral Directors, located in Glasgow and Dumbarton.
  • Police launched the investigation, called Operation Koine, in April last year.
  • Over 70 families reported issues with the handling of ashes, with more potentially affected.
  • In May 2024, police found 19 containers with ashes at the funeral home's office.
  • The funeral firm was expelled from the National Association of Funeral Directors.
  • Complaints mainly concerned fraudulent prepaid funeral plans.
  • A victim support clinic will be held on December 5 for affected families.
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