Police Scotland is looking into reports it has received about Royal Bank of Scotlands treatment of small business customers.
The Scottish police force did not reveal how many reports it had received or the nature of the complaints but it is reported to be related to the banks now defunct global restructuring group (GRG).
GRG has repeatedly faced claims that it deliberately forced small businesses to the brink of collapse so it could profit from their demise by selling off their properties. RBS denies the claims.
RBS, which is 70% owned by the taxpayer, said it was aware that Police Scotland had received one complaint and would cooperate fully.
RBS has recently become aware that Police Scotland are reviewing an individual complaint…
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