Three charged in connection with an investigation into the mishandling of remains in Dumbarton and Glasgow

Three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into the mishandling of cremated remains and funeral plan fraud in Dumbarton and Glasgow.

On Wednesday, 19 November, 2025, officers from Police Scotland’s Operation Koine team, with support from colleagues from North Wales, executed search warrants at an address in the Flint area of Wales. A 58-year-old man and 38-year-old woman were rearrested.

On the same date, officers arrested a 58-year-old woman in the Bishopbriggs area of Glasgow.

All three have now been charged in connection with the investigation and will be reported to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service in due course.

Detective Superintendent Robert Bowie said: “I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information on this investigation and members of the public for their continued support.

“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 enquiry.

“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 further drop-in clinic, where you can receive information and support, will be held on Friday, 5 December, 2025. This is for people who have already been in contact with police around concerns, and information about the session will have been sent to you.”

Anyone wishing to get in touch with officers is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1289 of 2 May, 2024 or email Operationkoine@scotland.police.uk.