High Court in Edinburgh
Coverage of High Court in Edinburgh in the Nexus archive.
- Video games, watches, a motorhome: What was bought in Scottish National Party embezzlement scandal
A former Scottish National Party leader's estranged husband embezzled over 400,000 pounds by creating fake invoices and falsifying records to purchase items like a motorhome, luxury watches, and video games. The individual pleaded guilty to embezzlement and is set for sentencing.
- Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told
Peter Murrell bought a £124,550 motorhome using stolen Scottish National Party funds, which was driven only four miles. The vehicle was described as a van in a fake invoice, and luxury items like a silver wine coaster and a robotic lawnmower were listed under false expense categories.
- Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party
Peter Murrell, estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP) to fund a lavish lifestyle, including purchasing a motorhome, cars, and luxury goods. He was remanded into custody after admitting the crimes in Edinburgh's High Court.