Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim
Summary
Police are investigating a complaint about missing money linked to Yes Scotland, the group that campaigned for Scottish independence in 2014. The complaint alleges that over £1.5 million reported earlier cannot be found in the accounts after 2016.Key Facts
- Yes Scotland campaigned for Scottish independence ahead of the 2014 referendum.
- A complaint was made about around £1.5 million being unaccounted for in Yes Scotland’s finances.
- Yes Scotland Ltd was set up by former SNP leader Alex Salmond and has been inactive since 2014.
- Its most recent accounts, published last year, showed a balance of zero.
- David Henry, who previously raised concerns about SNP finances, made the complaint.
- Police Scotland confirmed they received the complaint and are making inquiries.
- Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, was jailed for embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP.
- The SNP says Yes Scotland Ltd is a separate group from the party and that the party was a victim of Murrell’s crime.
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