Operation Rubicon
Operation Rubicon is a Strathclyde Police enquiry into allegations of phone hacking, breach of data protection and perjury.
Officers from the Major Investigation Teams under the command of the senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent John McSporran, have been tasked by the Crown Office to examine aspects of the evidence presented during the Tommy Sheridan perjury trial.
In addition, they will examine specific claims of phone hacking and breaches of data protection in Scotland. Strathclyde Police will review the available information and liaise with the Metropolitan Police in relation to any Scottish dimension to their current investigations, and report their findings to the Area Procurator Fiscal at Glasgow.
If you are concerned
A number of persons across Scotland have already contacted the police expressing concern that they may have been subject to phone hacking or breaches of data protection.
In this regard, at this early stage of enquiries and given the large number of documents to be examined (both by the Metropolitan Police and Strathclyde Police) it is unlikely the enquiry will be able to immediately confirm that such activity has occurred, however the complainer’s details will be noted along with their concerns and Strathclyde Police will get back to them at a later date.
Who to contact
Anyone with a concern that their data has been illegally accessed or their phone ‘hacked’ can email Strathclyde Police on the dedicated enquiry email address below. You should provide information as to why you believe you have been the subject of such illegal activity and your contact details. Alternatively telephone one of their Force Contact Centres (0141 532 2000) or Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Force Communication Centre (0845 600 5701) provide them with this information which will be passed to the enquiry team.
Enquiry email address: Rubicon@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk
