Labour veteran Frank McAveety was arrested and charged in connection with fraud offences
Police Scotland Clyde Gateway headquarters.Democrat reporter
Police have sent a report to the Procurator Fiscal after a former Labour leader of Glasgow City Council was charged with fraud offences.
Frank McAveety is a former Labour MSP and Cabinet Minister who also led the council on two occasions.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A 62-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with fraud offences in the Glasgow area between 2022 and 2024.
The force has now revealed that a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
McAveety represents the Shettleston ward and is currently listed as an independent.