Operation Rubicon was a Scottish police investigation into allegations of phone hacking, breach of data protection and perjury. The operation was initiated by a complaint from Tommy Sheridan's family solicitor, Aamer Anwar, including allegations of perjury, phone hacking and breach of data protection. The operation was a major investigation, led by Detective Superintendent John McSporran. The Herald has reported that 50 officers are assigned to the case The investigation detained Andy Coulson on 30 May 2012 and charged him with perjury.