Peter Murrell, the former treasurer and ex-husband of ex-Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been sentenced to jail after admitting to embezzling funds from the Scottish National Party (SNP). The amount embezzled totals over $540,000. Murrell pleaded guilty to the charges earlier this year, leading to the recent sentencing. The case has significantly impacted the SNP, already facing scrutiny over financial matters and leadership transitions following Sturgeon’s resignation. Details regarding the specific use of the funds remain under investigation. This conviction marks a major scandal for the party and raises further questions about its financial governance. The sentencing follows a police investigation into the SNP’s finances that began in 2021.