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Ex-SNP chief admits embezzling party funds for personal use

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Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon and former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. He used the funds to support a lavish lifestyle. This plea concludes a five-year investigation and follows a period of internal turmoil and financial questions surrounding the SNP. AI

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Ex-SNP chief admits embezzling party funds for personal use

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party

    The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than £400,000 (US$540,000) from the Scottish National Party to fund a lavish lifestyle when he was its chief executive. Peter Murrell, 61, who was remanded into custody in …

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