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Peter Murrell sentenced to five years and three months
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months for embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP.
WHO: Peter Murrell; Judge Andrew Young; Edinburgh’s High Court
WHAT: Sentenced to five years and three months for embezzling funds from the Scottish National Party
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 5:42 AM ET
WHERE: Edinburgh, Scotland
WHY: He embezzled over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party, including personal purchases recorded in party accounts.
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