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Reports: Man of Scottish former head of presidency charged
Former Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon (l.) and her husband Peter Murrell. photograph
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It's about 660,000 kilos of donations which have disappeared – and of all individuals, the husband of ex-Prime Minister Sturgeon is suspected.
Former Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, has been charged with embezzling occasion donations, in response to British media stories. This was reported by the British information company PA, amongst others, citing the police.
The then managing director of the Scottish Independence Party (SNP) and his spouse had already been questioned as a part of an investigation final yr. The 59-year-old and his spouse all the time denied any allegations. Scottish police initially spoke of an arrest, however later mentioned that the person arrested had been charged. However, he’s now at giant once more.
Murrell resigned from workplace final yr after greater than 20 years. Sturgeon additionally resigned final yr. The investigation is reportedly involving round £660,000 (presently round €770,000) in donations for a brand new independence referendum, the whereabouts of that are mentioned to be unclear. The couple's dwelling in Glasgow was additionally searched as a part of the investigation. According to the BBC, an costly motorhome that was parked at Murrell's mom's handle was additionally seized on the time.
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