Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 from SNP, court papers show

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondentFebruary 13, 2026 at 04:27 PM

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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,046.49 from the party between August 2010 and January 2023. Court documents detail allegations that Murrell used SNP funds for personal purchases, including luxury goods, cars, and a motorhome, and created false sales documents to conceal these transactions. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the High Court in Glasgow next Friday. Murrell was arrested in 2023 as part of Operation Branchform, a police investigation into SNP finances, and charged with embezzlement in April 2024. His initial court appearance occurred last year, where he made no plea and was granted bail.

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