The Glasgow-based Oceanic Group is known for holding glitzy ceremonies across the UK, Ireland and the United States, but multiple former staff allege its ‘rogue’ boss failed to pay them the wages they were due.
A new report claims Asos, part owned by Scotland’s richest man, is still harming the environment and not adequately supporting its workers. Asos says it is committed to addressing concerns about the fashion industry.
Mark Fortune is facing 89 criminal charges including unlawful eviction and harassment of tenants, theft, threatening or abusive behaviour, fraud, and extortion.
The 55-year-old man attended a hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 28 May and made no plea.
Fortune now faces 36 charges under legislation relating to unlawful eviction and harassment, 35 charges of theft, and 10 under legislation relating to threatening or abusive behaviour.
He also faces three charges each for fraud and attempted extortion, and two each for extortion and attempted fraud.
Fortune was released on bail and will appear in court at a later date.
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The Glasgow-based Oceanic Group is known for holding glitzy ceremonies across the UK, Ireland and the United States, but multiple former staff allege its ‘rogue’ boss failed to pay them the wages they were due.
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