A FORMER director of Rangers Football Club is reportedly suing Police Scotland for wrongful prosecution.
Imran Ahmad, who now lives in Pakistan, was wanted by officers in relation to fraud charges in 2015.
However, the claims, which related to the purchase of the club's assets, were eventually dropped by police.
Mr Ahmad's lawyer, Eric Baijal, told the Evening Times his client belives he is "entitled to significant damages" following the charges.
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He added: “Following press inquiries to our client directly over the last few weeks, we can confirm that Imran Ahmad has initiated legal proceedings against the Chief Constable of Police Scotland and the Lord Advocate in relation to what he argues was a wrongful prosecution brought against him.
"Our client maintains he is entitled to significant damages as a result of the prosecution against him.
"Our client understands that there are now five court actions raised against either Police Scotland and/or the Lord Advocate, arising from the investigation and prosecution.
"As these proceedings are under way it would be inappropriate for our client to comment further at this time.”
BBC Scotland reports that Mr Ahmad is seeking £2million in damages from Police Scotland.
Three others connected to Rangers are already seeking compensation, including former chief executive Charles Green.
Former owner, Craig Whyte, was cleared of fraud charges at the High Court in Glasgow in 2017.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police Scotland can confirm legal proceedings have been intimated.
"It would not be appropriate to comment further."
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