The 52-year-old is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.
Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the ongoing probe into the funding and finances of the SNP.
The 52-year-old is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives having been arrested on Sunday June 11.As the investigation is ongoing police say they are unable to comment further.Mr Murrell and MSP Colin Beattie, who was SNP treasurer at the time, were both released without charge pending further inquiry.
Top news stories today As well as the arrests, searches were carried out at a number of properties, including Mr Murrell and Ms Sturgeon’s home – where a police tent was erected in the garden – and SNP headquarters in Edinburgh. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 52-year-old woman has today, Sunday, June 11, 2023, been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party."A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
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