Police arrested Scotland’s former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on Sunday in connection with an investigation into the funding of the Scottish National Party (SNP). The political party is at the center of an embezzlement investigation that recently spilled over into the gambling space, although Sturgeon still doesn’t face any charges.
After seven hours of questioning, the former leader walked free as the investigation continues, according to a statement issued by the Scottish Police. Initially, the authorities only reported the arrest of a 52-year-old “suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.”
The statement didn’t reveal her identity, but later reports confirmed it was Sturgeon. An SNP spokesman indicated that the former minister voluntarily responded to a request by police to visit the station, where she was arrested and subjected to questioning. In April, police arrested Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, before releasing him as part of the same investigation.
After seven hours of questioning, the former leader walked free as the investigation continues, according to a statement issued by the Scottish Police. Initially, the authorities only reported the arrest of a 52-year-old “suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.”
The statement didn’t reveal her identity, but later reports confirmed it was Sturgeon. An SNP spokesman indicated that the former minister voluntarily responded to a request by police to visit the station, where she was arrested and subjected to questioning. In April, police arrested Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, before releasing him as part of the same investigation.