Scots mobster 'The Don' hit with super ASBO after being captured in Brazil

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Scots mobster 'The Don' hit with super ASBO after being captured in Brazil
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Becoming one of the UK's most wanted, he was initially snared in Italy using a fake passport in 2020. But, police there mistakenly let him go and he escaped to South America.

James White was a senior member of the mob branded the "most sophisticated" in Scotland for their dealings in drugs, firearms, serious violence and dirty money.

A judge heard how flash White lived a life of luxury funded by his mob's criminal activities. But, he fled Scotland when associates were arrested during the huge Operation Escalade probe into the group. He pled guilty to being involved in serious and organised crime. The charge - which spanned between May 2013 and March 2023 - listed a string of countries including the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Brazil.

Top UK & World stories today These are now often used as a means to tackle and monitor the activities of criminals once they are back on the streets. Prosecutor John Keenan said: "There have been ongoing discussions and an agreed position has been reached for that order."

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