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Ex-SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling Party Funds

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Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has been sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 (US$540,000) in party funds. He admitted to using the money between 2010 and 2023 to purchase various items, including a motorhome, cars, and luxury goods from brands like Estée Lauder and Harrods. Murrell is the estranged husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, who was previously arrested in connection with the investigation but cleared of any wrongdoing. AI

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Ex-SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling Party Funds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Former Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling party funds

    Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell was jailed for just over five years on Tuesday after admitting embezzling more than £400,000 (US$540,000) of party funds to buy items such as ‌cars, a motorhome and luxury goods. Murrell, 61, is the estranged husband of…

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