Shamed lawyer who helped fraudster con people out of their homes is struck off Edwin McLaren induced cash-strapped householders to sign papers which resulted in them no longer owning their properties. Edwin McLaren would buy a share in a house in return for the homeowner getting a cash boost (Image: Police Scotland) Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.