Frank McAveety, former Glasgow council leader, charged with fraud

Frank McAveety, the former leader of Glasgow City Council and ex-Labour MSP, has been arrested and charged with fraud offenses related to alleged electoral fraud during his 2022 council election campaign. The charges involve claims that he falsely stated his residency, identifying a Glasgow address while actually living in Paisley. McAveety, 62, served as council leader from 2015 to 2017 and has held various positions within the Scottish government. Following the allegations, he has resigned from his roles as business manager for the Labour group and convener of a financial scrutiny committee. Police Scotland confirmed that the fraud offenses occurred between 2022 and 2024, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Both Scottish Labour and Glasgow City Council have been approached for comments but have yet to respond.