Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree
Summary
Peter Murrell, former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), used party funds for personal spending amounting to over £400,000. He bought items such as cars, a motorhome, jewellery, and electronics over 12 years, using false invoices and misuse of charge cards. Murrell pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on June 23.Key Facts
- Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP using party charge cards and bank transfers.
- The money came mostly from SNP membership fees, donations, and bequests.
- Murrell bought luxury items including two cars (a Volkswagen Golf and a Jaguar I-PACE), a motorhome, jewellery, and cosmetics.
- He created fake invoices and altered financial records to hide his spending, including mislabeling a motorhome as a van.
- The motorhome was paid for with party funds and was mostly unused, driven only four miles.
- Police seized some goods, including the motorhome and home improvements, during raids at Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon’s homes.
- Murrell was arrested in April 2023, shortly after resigning from the SNP amid controversy over party membership figures.
- He faces jail time and will be sentenced in Edinburgh court on June 23, 2024.
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