Mircea Marian Cumpanasoiu, Cristian Urlateanu, Remus Stan, Catalin Dobre and Alexandra Bugonea were found guilty on 9 January 2025 following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

On 27 October 2025, at the same court, Cumpanasoiu was given a 24-year extended sentence with 20 years in custody.

Urlateanu was sentenced to 18 years in custody with a two-year extension period.

Stan was jailed for 12 years, Dobre for 10 years and Bugonea for eight years. 

All five individuals, who are from Romania, have been added to the sex offenders register for an indefinite period.

Stan will also be subject to a trafficking and exploitation prevention order for a period of five years after his release from prison. 

Fiona Kirkby, procurator fiscal for High Court sexual offences, said: “This gang ruthlessly exploited vulnerable women for their own gain, without any regard for the suffering and trauma they caused.  

“Urlateanu, Bugonea and Dobre’s attempts to escape justice by fleeing abroad failed when police found and returned them to Scotland to await trial.  

“For two years, our specialist sexual offences prosecutors worked tirelessly to identify all offending committed and supported the women throughout the process using a trauma-informed approach. 

“These were truly reprehensible crimes, and the victims must be commended for their courage in speaking out.   

“Thanks to their bravery, and the support given to them by charity organisations and justice partners, this prosecution was made possible, ensuring other women and girls are protected from these offenders.

“These crimes have no place in society, and I would urge anyone affected by similar offending to please report your experience. You will be listened to and supported as we seek to secure justice using all the tools at our disposal.”