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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Laura Pollock

Crown Office release more than 50 images of items bought by Peter Murrell

Peter Murrell Amazon Smythson Le Creuset SNP Montblanc Joseph Joseph (Person) Dyson Jura (Organization) John Lewis

THE Crown Office has released more than 50 images which show items bought by former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell with money embezzled from his party over a 12-year period.

Murrell was arrested in April 2023 and questioned by detectives while his Uddingston home, which he shared with Sturgeon, and the SNP's headquarters were searched. He was then released without charge.

However, one year later, in April 2024, Murrell was re-arrested and charged with embezzlement.

Lord Young sentenced Murrell to a backdated sentence of five years and three months at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning.

He used his access to the SNP’s accounting system to make an array of purchases, including chopsticks, a luxury campervan and several high-end coffee machines among a litany of other items over the course of years.

The full image list includes:

  • Motorhome external
  • Motorhome interior
  • Motorhome interior
  • Robotic Mower (£3070)
  • Wine coaster (£3500)
  • Motorhome at mother’s house
  • Motorhome at mother’s house
  • Molton Brown Rhubarb & Rose Hand Cream 40ml from Amazon (£10)
  • Coronet bag from Smythson (£466.20)
  • Le Creuset Enamel On Steel Zen Tea Kettle (£85.24, Amazon) in motorhome
  • Alessi teapot (£220) in motorhome

  • Various items seized within motorhome

    • Le Creuset wine opener foil remover from (£22.05, Amazon)

    • Le Creuset wine stopper from (£35, Amazon)

    • Le Creuset wine stopper (£55)

  • Wusthof shears (£62.97 Amazon)
  • Peugeot salt and pepper mill (£31.65, Amazon)
  • Oxo wooden spoon set from (£14.52, Amazon)
  • Joseph Joseph tongs (£30, Amazon)
  • 5 in 1 tool (£34.95, Amazon)
  • Joseph Joseph baking set (£21.02, Amazon)
  • Oxo containers from (£19, Amazon)
  • Dyson SV12 vacuum (£499.99) within Calderpark Road
  • Dyson SV14 V11 Absolute vacuum (£599) within Calderpark Road
  • Gillette Fusion5 ProShield Chill Razor Blades for Men, Pack of 8 Refill Blades (£24.65)
  • HD01 Hairdryer and box (£349.99)

  • Picture of Netatmo Amazon purchases taken in the accused’s garden

    • Netatmo Wireless Anemometer with wind speed and direction sensor (£77, Amazon)

    • Netatmo Rain Gauge for Netatmo Weather Station (£59, Amazon)

    • Netatmo Mount (£19.99, Amazon)

  • Home library (£1946)
  • Garden Edger and aerator from Manufactum (£99)
  • Montblanc Flight Bags (£400)
  • Wild Berry and Bramble Reed Diffuser Refill from John Lewis (£120)
  • Dyson Supersonic stand (£59.99)
  • Laser Measure (£96, Amazon)
  • Bahco S330 Socket Set 34 Piece (£31.95, Amazon)
  • Le Creuset Mickey Mouse Ramekins (£39)
  • Everbuild 400ml White One Hour Decorators Flexible Caulk x 12 (£21.50, Amazon)
  • Jura Bean to Coffee Machine in Chrome (£1865.75)
  • Jura coffee machine from Arredatutto (£3231.90)
  • Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless Steel Non-Stick Wok with Lid (£170, Amazon)
  • Philips Runner 4 Spot Fixture [White - Square] Adjustable Metal GU10 Light Heads (£145.18, Amazon)
  • Montblanc rollerball pen (£515)
  • Memo holder from Smythson (£195)
  • Le Creuset 6 x mugs (£85)
  • Joseph Joseph Elevate Tongs (£13)
  • Le Creuset 8 x mugs (£204)
  • Peugeot Saveurs salt and pepper mill (£702)
  • Joseph Joseph 100 Collection Nest Utensils Set (£42)
  • Joseph Joseph Uni-tool 5-in-1 Kitchen Utensil x2 (£8.80 each)
  • Le Creuset Measuring Spoons and cups (£43)
  • Coir mat from Make an Entrance (£102.22)
  • Boiler cupboard (£367.22 incl delivery)
  • Montblanc key pouch (£195)
  • Tea set from Smythson (£2396)
  • Grosvenor pivot box from Smythson (£354.50)
  • Folios x 3 from Smythson (£794)
  • Trifold writing folder (£345) and zip folder (£435) from Smythson
  • Montblanc yellow gold fountain pen (£2137)
  • Jura Watch from CW Sellors (£4795)
  • Jura Watch from CW Sellors (£4555.25)
  • Montblanc white gold fountain pen (£4225)
  • Bureau (£796) from Smythson (bought alongside the tea set)
  • Oyster jewelry box from Smythson (£2495)
  • Mara Bureau from Smythson (£1681.10)

  • Numerous Montblanc items

    • Pen pouch (£115)

    • Pen pouch (£135)

    • Pen pouch (£125)

    • Pen pouch (£130)

    • Rollerball pen (£395)

    • Rollerball pen (£625)

    • Yellow gold pen (£2,370)

    • Rollerball pen (£635)

    • Pens and box (£2,140)

  • Dyson lamp bought from John Lewis (£656.94)
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