PETER Murrell has been charged with embezzlement in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party.
Mr Murrell, the former Chief Executive of the SNP and the husband of former leader Nicola Sturgeon, announced last night that he has resigned his party membership.
An SNP spokesperson said last night: “While this development will come as a shock, the police investigation remains ongoing and it would, therefore, be inappropriate to make any comment.”
POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT LAST NIGHT:
‘A 59 year old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party.
‘The man, who was arrested at 9.13am today and had previously been arrested as a suspect on 5 April, 2023, was charged at 6.35pm after further questioning by Police Scotland detectives investigating the funding and finances of the party.
‘A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in due course.
The man is no longer in police custody.
‘As this investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further.
‘The matter is active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 and the public are therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media.
‘For this reason, Police Scotland has turned off the comments function on this post.’
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