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Mugs in drawers and watches in cupboards: What police pictures tell us about Peter Murrell's illicit purchases (opens original article in a new tab)

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Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months for using SNP funds to buy luxury items, including a high-value motorhome and expensive watches and pens, which were recovered from his homes and the SNP headquarters. His estranged wife, Nicola Sturgeon, claimed she was unaware of the purchases.

  • Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months for illicit purchases using SNP funds.
  • Police seized a £124,550 motorhome from Murrell's mother's house in Dunfermline, which contained luxury kitchen items and toiletries.
  • Luxury watches and pens were recovered from the SNP headquarters, including two Bremont World Timer Alt 1 watches and a Montblanc white gold fountain pen worth £4,225.
  • Sturgeon claimed she was unaware of the purchases and stated that the expenses were not questioned due to their salaries.
  • Images from the COPFS show the motorhome parked in the driveway and other items found in Murrell's homes and the SNP headquarters.

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