The claim
“Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 (approximately $540,000) from the Scottish National Party's funds.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable news outlets report that Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 (approximately $540,000) from SNP funds, matching the claim exactly.
What we found
Multiple reputable news outlets report that Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 (approximately $540,000) from SNP funds, matching the claim exactly.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Reuters reports Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 ($540,000), admitting diversion of funds.
reuters.com· Reuters report - Background
The Scotsman notes Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP.
scotsman.com· Scotsman report
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