Peter Murrell jailed for five years after embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months in prison on June 23, 2026, for embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP). Murrell, who served as the party's chief executive, admitted to the crime which spanned a 12-year period. The embezzled funds were used for personal expenses, including the purchase of a luxury motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, Montblanc pens, luxury watches, and Lalique salt and pepper grinders. The case involved the misappropriation of party funds over an extended duration, leading to a significant custodial sentence.