Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and ex-husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party. The plea was part of a deal with prosecutors, which followed charges filed against him last year. Murrell was accused of misappropriating funds to support a lavish lifestyle, which included purchasing a Jaguar car, a luxury motorhome, and high-end accessories. During the court proceedings at the High Court in Edinburgh, the judge, Lord Young, characterized Murrell's actions as a 'gross breach of trust'. Notably, a significant portion of the original charges—nearly £60,000—was removed from the indictment as part of the plea agreement. Following his guilty plea, Murrell was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear again in court on June 2, where further details regarding his crimes will be disclosed.