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Embezzlement

SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals

The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.

By Katrine Bussey, Craig Paton and Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

SNP to seek to recoup cash embezzled by former chief executive Murrell

Peter Murrell admitted last week to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a period of 12 years.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Expert: Murrell may have been trying to heal psychological wound with purchases

Criminologist Dr Nicola Harding spoke about Peter Murrell after details of the former SNP chief executive’s embezzlement of £400,000 were revealed.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 3 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

John Swinney speaking in front of a series of microphones and cameras

Scotland

Swinney tells of ‘horror’ at Murrell’s ‘colossal breach of trust’

The former husband of Nicola Sturgeon stole more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 2 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Side view of a large motorhome in a garage

Scotland

Peter Murrell case £124,550 motorhome had just four miles on clock when seized

The former SNP chief executive spent a significant part of the funds he stole from the party on three vehicles.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 2 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon says Murrell has never explained his embezzlement crimes to her

Ms Sturgeon said Peter Murrell told her before the court hearing that he was going to plead guilty.

By Lucinda Cameron and John Besley, Press Association · 31 May 2026 · 4 min read

John Swinney wearing a hard hat and wearing a high-vis jacket

Scotland

Swinney rejects calls for independent inquiry into Murrell SNP embezzlement

Former Scottish health secretary Alex Neil has joined those demanding a probe be carried out into the party’s processes.

By Katrine Bussey and Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 27 May 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Former SNP cabinet secretary calls for independent inquiry into party finances

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil added his voice to calls for an independent investigation to be carried out after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,00...

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Starmer insists ‘questions to be answered’ for the SNP over Peter Murrell case

Murrell, the former SNP chief executive who was married to Nicola Sturgeon, embezzled more than £400,000 from the party.

By Katrine Bussey and Helen Corbett, Press Association political staff · 26 May 2026 · 3 min read

Nicola Sturgeon adjusting her glasses as she speaks

Scotland

Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds

The former first minister of Scotland said she was not aware of many of the items being purchased by Peter Murrell.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 25 May 2026 · 2 min read

External view of a sign reading Edinburgh Sheriff Court outside a building

Scotland

Former boss of HIV Scotland admits embezzling £5,000 from charity

Nathan Sparling, 35, spent the money on Ubers and Amazon deliveries for items including tech.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 24 Apr 2026 · 2 min read