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James White, 46, from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, led a 'sophisticated' drugs and guns gang that saw him rake in an estimated £126million before becoming one of the UK's most wanted men
Crown lawyers are trying to regain what is thought to be the largest sum sought in a proceeds of crime action in Scotland.
A GANGSTER who was once said to be “rich enough to buy out Rolex” made more than £126 million from his life of crime, prosecutors claim.
James White was a member of a Scottish organised crime group known for its dealings in drugs, guns, serious violence and dirty money.
Prosecutors making a proceeds of crime claim have identified assets worth just £118,649 to confiscate.