BBC Politics • June 23, 2026 10:04

Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds

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The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

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Mon 15:42 - Sky News (UK)

In pictures: The items Peter Murrell bought with money embezzled from SNP funds

Mon 22:00 - BBC Headlines

Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds

Tue 10:04 - BBC Politics

Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds

Tue 10:50 - Euronews

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds

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Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds

The former party chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

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Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds

"Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.

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In pictures: The items Peter Murrell bought with money embezzled from SNP funds

Le Creuset Mickey Mouse ramekins, a salt and pepper set for £702 and matching Montblanc fountain pens in white and yellow gold are among the items Peter Murrell bought with …