Scottish bankers could face criminal charges it emerged yesterday, as the crisis surrounding the industry deepened.

Prosecutors confirmed they were investigating the Scottish banking industry and the Crown Office announced plans to extend the inquiry in response to allegations of wrongdoing within the industry in recent days.

The developments came after the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said this week it had launched its own investigation.

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