How former SNP leader Peter Murrell spent £400,000 in embezzled party funds

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was found guilty of embezzling approximately £400,000 from the party. BBC Scotland News has uncovered detailed information on what he spent the stolen money on.

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has been found guilty of embezzling roughly £400,000 from the party. BBC Scotland News has compiled a detailed breakdown of how he used the illegally obtained funds.

Murrell, who is also the husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, used party funds for personal purposes. His spending included various purchases and transactions that had no connection to SNP activities.

The matter came to light as part of a broader investigation into SNP finances, during which authorities discovered significant irregularities in the party's accounts. Murrell was first arrested in 2023 and has since been at the centre of a criminal investigation.

The scandal has raised serious questions about SNP's internal financial oversight and governance. Since the case became public, the party has faced a crisis of reputation and trust among both its membership and the public.