McLaren to lead City of London drive against cyber fraud

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McLaren to lead City of London drive against cyber fraud

City of London Police have poached Scotland's lead against organised crime for its new cyber crime role.

Date - 11th December 2020
By - Chris Smith

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The Square Mile’s force has confirmed this week that it has appointed Angela McLaren as the first-ever Assistant Commissioner with responsibility for economic and cyber-crime. The move will be a blow for Police Scotland where she was...

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