A MAN was arrested in connection with a number of offences, including pretending to be a police officer.

The 24-year-old was detained after a search of a house on Queensland Drive in Glasgow's West End.

He was charged in connection with a range of fraudulent schemes, including the impersonation of police officers.

Police Scotland has confirmed that this is a result of a major investigation that was launched after a number of banking scams were reported across Scotland.

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The man was scheduled to make a first appearance at Stirling Sheriff Court on Friday, April 1.

Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Lindsay said: “Our inquiries into these offences are continuing and I would urge all members of the public to remain vigilant of these sort of scams and report any suspicious phone calls or approaches they receive from anyone claiming to be from Police Scotland.”