Police Submit Report on Peter Murrell's Alleged SNP Embezzlement
Scotland's prosecution service will now review the evidence to determine potential court action.
- Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon's husband, faces charges of embezzling party funds from 2016 to 2023.
- Police Scotland's Operation Branchform has been investigating the SNP's handling of £600,000 in donations for a second independence referendum.
- The report has been submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, which will decide on further prosecution steps.
- Investigations into Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie are ongoing, though neither has been charged.
- Prosecutors will evaluate the evidence, including numerous witness statements and extensive documentation, before making any decisions.