Brother-in-law of Scotland’s first minister charged with abduction and extortion
Ramsay El-Nakla charged in case linked to man who died falling from window
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The brother-in-law of Scotland’s first minister has been charged with abduction and extortion in a case linked to a man who died falling from a window.
Police Scotland said the 36-year-old was seriously injured in the incident at a block of flats in Morgan Street, Dundee, on 10 January and he later died in hospital.
Ramsay El-Nakla, the brother of Humza Yousaf’s wife, Nadia El-Nakla, will be the fourth person to appear in court in connection with the case.
The 36-year-old has been arrested and charged with abduction and extortion.
Jennifer Souter, 38, appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with culpable homicide.
Souter, of Dundee, did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.
Stephen Stewart, 50, and Victoria McGowan, 41, appeared at the same court on Thursday charged with abduction and extortion.
They both did not enter a plea and were both released on bail.
El-Nakla is expected to appear at the same court on Tuesday.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with abduction and extortion following an incident where a man fell from a block of flats on Morgan Street, Dundee, on Wednesday 10 January. He died a week later in hospital.
“Three others were previously arrested and charged following the same incident.
“The 36-year-old man is due to appear in Dundee Sheriff Court today, Tuesday 9 April. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
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