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Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzlement
Peter Murrell has admitted to embezzling funds from the Scottish National Party. The plea follows an agreement with prosecutors. (sources: reuters, theguardian)
ModernAction Briefing
Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the Scottish National Party. This plea comes after a deal with prosecutors regarding reduced charges.
- Peter Murrell was the chief executive of the Scottish National Party.
- He pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party.
- The plea was part of an agreement with prosecutors.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of financial management within political parties.
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