Peter Murrell, former SNP chief, jailed for five years for embezzling £400,000 (opens original article in a new tab)

Peter Murrell, former SNP chief, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling £400,310.65 from the party, using funds for personal luxury purchases and falsifying records. The judge described his actions as a calculated crime of dishonesty that escalated over time, leading to scrutiny of Nicola Sturgeon, who was later exonerated.

• Peter Murrell, former SNP chief, jailed for five years and three months for embezzling £400,310.65 from the party
• Murrell used funds for personal purchases including a £124,550 motorhome and luxury items, falsifying records to hide the theft
• Judge called the crime 'calculated dishonesty' that escalated over time, affecting Nicola Sturgeon's reputation but she was later exonerated