General · 13 February 2026

Peter Murrell accused of taking £459,000 from SNP

Peter Murrell faces charges for allegedly stealing £459,000 from the Scottish National Party over twelve years. Prosecutors claim he spent funds on luxury items, including a £124,550 motorhome and a Jaguar vehicle. The former chief executive will attend a preliminary hearing at the High Court in Glasgow next Friday. Police confirmed his estranged wife, Nicola Sturgeon, is not a suspect in this financial investigation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 February 2026 at 15:38

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