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Former husband of ex-Scottish leader accused of using embezzled funds on motorhome, 9 vacuums and an egg poacher

02.06.2026 16:41 1 min 1 source
Courthouse News Service ENG
Former husband of ex-Scottish leader accused of using embezzled funds on motorhome, 9 vacuums and an egg poacher
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Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, admitted stealing over $540,000 from party funds over 12 years. Prosecutors detailed how he concealed purchases including a $168,000 motorhome, two luxury watches, and nine vacuum cleaners through false accounting. The hearing in Edinburgh continues, with sentencing scheduled for June 23.

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Former husband of ex-Scottish leader accused of using embezzled funds on motorhome, 9 vacuums and an egg poacher

02.06.2026 Courthouse News Service ENG

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