'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Summary
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, admitted in court to embezzling over £400,000 from the party between 2010 and 2022. He used the stolen money to buy luxury goods, including a gold pendant he gave to his wife, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who said she was unaware of the crimes and felt deeply betrayed.Key Facts
- Peter Murrell stole more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP) over 12 years.
- He used the stolen money to buy luxury items such as jewelry, cosmetics, cars, and a motorhome.
- In 2019, Murrell bought a £850 gold pendant called the Mirrie Dancer Drongs from Shetland Jewellery.
- Nicola Sturgeon, his wife and Scotland’s First Minister, wore the pendant on many occasions.
- Police flew officers to Shetland to investigate the purchase as part of their probe into the embezzlement.
- Sturgeon said she was not aware of the illicit purchases and felt deceived by her husband.
- Murrell admitted guilt at the Edinburgh High Court in a public hearing.
- Sturgeon emphasized she was cleared of suspicion after a full investigation.
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