Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money only did four miles
Summary
Peter Murrell, the SNP chief executive, stole over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over 12 years. He used some stolen money to buy a luxury motorhome that was driven only four miles and then left unused for over two years. Murrell lied about the purchase in party records and used fake invoices to hide his theft.Key Facts
- Peter Murrell was the chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP).
- He stole £400,310.65 from the SNP, mainly from donations, membership fees, and bequests.
- Murrell bought a £124,550 luxury motorhome with stolen money but only drove it four miles.
- He lied about the motorhome in party records, calling it a van in fake invoices.
- The motorhome was stocked with expensive kitchenware and luxury items, but never used for SNP campaigns.
- Murrell created false invoices and codes, used SNP credit cards without permission, and concealed purchases for many years.
- The stolen funds were spent increasingly over time, peaking at £150,000 in 2020.
- Murrell pleaded guilty and was taken back to prison; questions remain about what former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon knew.
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