General · 23 June 2026

Ex-SNP chief Murrell jailed for £400k embezzlement

Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after admitting to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. He used the funds between 2010 and 2022 to buy items like cars, a motorhome, and even toiletries. Judge Lord Young called it a "calculated crime of dishonesty," noting many high-value items were unused.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 June 2026 at 10:50

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