Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law has been arrested and charged with abduction and extortion.
The allegations surround a case linked to a 36-year-old man who died after falling from a window in Dundee on January 10.
Ramsay El-Nakla, the brother of Humza Yousaf’s wife, Nadia El-Nakla, will be the fourth person to appear in court in connection with the case.
In a statement this morning, Police Scotland said: “A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with abduction and extortion following an incident where a man fell from a block of flats on Morgan Street, Dundee on Wednesday, 10 January”.
“He died a week later in hospital. Three others were previously arrested and charged following the same incident.
“The 36-year-old man is due to appear in Dundee Sheriff Court today, Tuesday, 9 April, 2024.
“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
This is the second time this year that Mr Yousaf’s close family member has had a run-in with the law.
Mr El-Nakla was arrested and charged in January with multiple alleged drug offences.
He appeared in court charged with supplying heroin and being in possession of cocaine and cannabis.
Asked about the story at the time, Mr Yousaf said: “It would be inappropriate for me to comment at this stage”.
“There may well be (a statement) but I’m very keen not be seen to interfere with any court case, let alone one involving my brother-in-law.”
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