Crown prosecution closes case in Craig Whyte fraud trial

The prosecution on Tuesday closed its case in the Craig Whyte fraud trial.

Craig Whyte arrives at Glasgow High Court. Picture: John Devlin

Advocate Depute Alex Prentice QC told the High Court in Glasgow that no further evidence would be lead by the Crown.

A total of 17 witnesses have given evidence so far – including well known Rangers figures Sir David Murray, Walter Smith and Ally McCoist.

Mr Prentice on Monday made a number of charges to the indictment including the date of Whyte’s fraud accusation being amended.

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Certain locations mentioned were also deleted along with a number of individuals said to have been “representatives” of Whyte.

The figure in the second charge – under the Companies Acts – was changed from £18m to £16m.

Mr Prentice concluded: “With that I formally close the Crown case.”

Jurors were then sent away for the day as legal discussions took place.

Whyte, 46, denies the charges.