"Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling 459,000 from the party over more than 12 years, according to reports. Mr Murrell, who is Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband, is alleged to have used the money to buy items including a motorhome and luxury goods, and to partially fund the purchase of two cars. He is accused of embezzling the funds between August 2010 and January 2023, according to an indictment seen by the BBC and first reported in The Sun."
"The indictment is said to include allegations that Mr Murrell used party funds to buy a 124,550 motorhome for his own personal use. It is also alleged that he used 57,500 of SNP money in the purchase of an 81,000 Jaguar I-Pace in 2019, and 16,489 towards a 33,000 Volkswagen Golf bought in early 2016, according to the reports. Until he stood down in 2023 during the leadership race to succeed Ms Sturgeon,"
"In January last year, Ms Sturgeon announced that she and Mr Murrell had decided to end their marriage. The former SNP leader said at the time: With a heavy heart I am confirming that Peter and I have decided to end our marriage. To all intents and purposes we have been separated for some time now and feel it is time to bring others up to speed with where we are."
Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the Scottish National Party between August 2010 and January 2023. The indictment alleges use of party funds for personal purchases, including a £124,550 motorhome, contributions to two cars and luxury goods. Murrell was first arrested in April 2023 during an investigation into SNP finances and was charged in April 2024. He entered no plea at an Edinburgh Sheriff Court appearance in March 2025. Murrell served as SNP chief executive from 1999 until standing down in 2023. A preliminary High Court hearing is scheduled for 20 February. The Crown Office warned against speculation.
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