Former SNP chief executive accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period
Summary
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), faces charges of embezzling £459,000 from the party over more than 12 years. He allegedly used party funds to buy personal items, including cars and luxury goods. Murrell is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing.Key Facts
- Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the SNP between August 2010 and January 2023.
- He is alleged to have used these funds for personal purchases like luxury goods, cars, and a motorhome.
- Murrell was arrested in 2023 during a police investigation into SNP finances called Operation Branchform.
- He will appear in court on February 20 for a preliminary hearing regarding these charges.
- Murrell is also accused of creating false documents to make these purchases look like legitimate party expenses.
- Nicola Sturgeon, Murrell's estranged wife and former SNP leader, was also questioned but is no longer under investigation.
- Murrell served as the SNP chief executive for 22 years.
- The indictment lists over 80 places where purchases were made using SNP funds.
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