A major investigation into corruption around multimillion-pound NHS contracts in Scotland has resulted in eight people – including senior health board figures – being charged.Former IT and communications chiefs from some of the country’s biggest health boards are amongst those facing a catalogue of allegations, including bribery and fraud, alongside the directors of an Ayrshire telecoms firm.
The six men and two women all appeared in court in private in recent days - six years after investigations were first launched.
Scottish Labour health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie last night said the 46 charges brought to court were an “incredibly serious revelation”.
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