Peter Murrell Charged with Embezzlement in SNP Finance Investigation

The former SNP chief executive and husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces serious charges as the probe into party finances intensifies.

Peter Murrell, the husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged with embezzlement related to SNP funds.
The charges come after a lengthy investigation by Police Scotland into the misuse of £600,000 designated for an independence campaign.
Murrell's arrest and charge mark a significant development in the ongoing financial scrutiny of the Scottish National Party.
The investigation, known as Operation Branchform, has been ongoing since July 2021 and has cost taxpayers over £1 million.
Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned as SNP leader last year, has denied any wrongdoing in connection to the financial probe.