The Shadow of Embezzlement: Scotland's SNP Scandal Reveals a Larger Problem The painstaking work of detectives in uncovering Peter Murrell's crimes has shed a harsh spotlight on the Scottish National Party's (SNP) internal struggles.
This is not just an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a deeper issue within Scotland's political landscape.
Over 12 years, Murrell used party funds for personal gain, spending £400,000 on goods for his own use or that of others. False entries in the SNP's accounts were made to cover his tracks.