Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, is facing legal repercussions for embezzling funds to purchase a luxury motorhome. The vehicle, which cost £124,550, was driven only four miles and remained unused for over two years. Murrell has pleaded guilty to stealing a total of £400,310.65 from the SNP over a 12-year period, raising questions about the involvement of his estranged wife, Nicola Sturgeon.
- ▪The motorhome was described as a van in a faked invoice and stocked with luxury goods.
- ▪Murrell embezzled funds from party donations, membership fees, and bequests.
- ▪The vehicle was seized by police in April 2023 after being unused for more than two years.
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Peter Murrell at the high court in Edinburgh on Tuesday as the prosecution outlined details of the case. Photograph: PA/Jane Barlow/PAView image in fullscreenPeter Murrell at the high court in Edinburgh on Tuesday as the prosecution outlined details of the case. Photograph: PA/Jane Barlow/PAScotlandMotorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court toldHigh court in Edinburgh hears £125K vehicle was described as a van in faked invoice and stocked with luxury goodsSeverin Carrell Scotland editorTue 2 Jun 2026 08.29 EDTFirst published on Tue 2 Jun 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe luxury motorhome that Peter Murrell bought using money stolen from the Scottish National party was driven for only four miles, sitting unused for more than two…
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