Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement following rearrest in Operation Branchform probe

Peter Murrell has been charged by Police Scotland in connection with an investigation into how donations to the SNP were spent.

The party's former chief executive was re-arrested on Thursday morning by detectives working on Operation Branchform.

The 59 year old was taken into custody for questioning at 9.13am, more than a year after his first arrest.

He was subsequently charged, Police Scotland have now said in a statement.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 59 year old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party.

"The man, who was arrested at 9.13am today and had previously been arrested as a suspect on 5 April, 2023, was charged at 6.35pm after further questioning by Police Scotland detectives investigating the funding and finances of the party.

"A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in due course.

"The man is no longer in police custody.

"As this investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further."

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