"This girl was showing all the signs of being exploited – she was coming back with her nails done, with gifts like new clothes. Jane said she overheard the men describing the vulnerable girl as a "sexy lady" and once intercepted a parcel that she believed had been sent to her by the shop gang. Another kid told me the girl had been sending naked pictures of herself to the guys in the shop. ‌View 3 Images Joani Reid MP (Image: Tony Nicoletti Daily Record)Labour MP Joani Reid, who has been leading the calls for a grooming gangs inquiry, said Jane's account was "shocking and disturbing". Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: "This whistleblower's chilling testimony confirms that predatory sex criminals are actively targeting vulnerable children in care in Scotland."

Source: Express January 18, 2026 11:38 UTC