One of Scotland’s richest women has launched a blistering attack on prosecutors after they confirmed human trafficking charges against her have been dropped.

Human trafficking charges against Scottish transport tycoon Dame Ann Gloag have been dropped, the Crown Office has said. The 81-year-old Stagecoach co-founder was charged alongside three other people by Police Scotland last year. All four strongly denied the charges.

Bus company tycoon Dame Ann Gloag welcomed the decision not to pursue the ‘malicious allegations’ any further.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said there would be no further proceedings taken at this time unless additional evidence became available.

No further action will be taken against a bus company tycoon who was charged with human trafficking offences, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal (COPFS) has said.