A 53-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for romance fraud and embezzlement in Glasgow.
Andrew Polson was found guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, of defrauding a woman of £188,000 after convincing her to provide money under the false premise of investing in property with him. He was also found guilty of embezzling over £9,000 from a charity-funded Christian community radio station, Revival FM which covered Glasgow city and Cumbernauld, where he served as a director. Revival FM had to cease trading and close down on 27 October 2022.
He was sentenced at the same court on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Campbell said: “Polson abused the trust placed in him and acted dishonestly to gain substantial sums of money from his victim and from a charity.
“This case illustrates how personal relationships can be exploited for financial gain and the harm this can cause.
“Police Scotland remains committed to thoroughly investigating financial crimes and bringing those responsible to account.”
Anyone who believes they have been a victim of fraud is encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
