The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been charged with embezzlement in connection with a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party. The 59-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody before being released after being charged, according to Scottish police.
The suspect, who was not named by the police, matches the details of Peter Murrell, the party’s former chief executive who was arrested over a year ago. The investigation revolves around the alleged misappropriation of 600,000 pounds ($750,000) designated for a Scottish independence campaign.
