class=”sc-29f61514-0 jbwksb”>
Former Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested as part of an investigation into financial inconsistencies within her party. The 52-year-old is being held and questioned by investigators, Scottish police said on Sunday. She is considered a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the finances of the Scottish governing party SNP. Sturgeon had announced that it would cooperate fully with authorities if their cooperation was needed.
The investigations, which have been running since 2021, concern a possible misappropriation of donations of nearly £667,000 (about €780,000) intended for the SNP’s independence campaign. Her husband Peter Murrell and then SNP treasurer Colin Beattie were arrested in April. Both were later released without any charges being brought against them.
Sturgeon surprisingly announced in mid-February that she would step down from the party leadership after more than eight years. At that time there were already allegations against her husband. Since the end of March, Sturgeon’s 38-year-old confidant, Humza Yousaf, has been the new leader of the party and government. (SDA)
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
