Four former council employees and 11 other people have been charged with fraud over the Edinburgh council repairs scandal.

Lothian and Borders Police announced the move today after an investigation into alleged corruption and fraud involving former employees of City of Edinburgh Council's Property Care Department.

The four former council employees, who are all men and aged 42, 45, 59 and 62, have been charged with alleged corruption and fraud over regard to repairs carried out at council buildings in Edinburgh.

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