SNP in Talks with HMRC over Potential VAT Fraud From Peter Murrell’s Embezzled Loot
John Swinney said the party has begun talks with HM Revenue and Customs over whether false invoices linked to Murrell affected tax claims.
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SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals
The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.
SNP in talks with HMRC over potential illegal VAT claims linked to Murrell embezzlement
The SNP has "opened up discussions" with HM Revenue and Customs amid concerns Peter Murrell's embezzlement may have led to illegal VAT claims, John Swinney has confirmed.
SNP In Talks With HMRC Over Potential Illegal VAT Claims Linked To Peter Murrell Embezzlement
Murrell last week admitted to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party while in charge as chief executive. The 61-year-old, who is the estranged husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, used false invoices and fake expenses to bankroll a lavish lifestyle. At First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar branded it the “biggest political and financial scandal in the history of the Scottish parliament”. Mr Sarwar…
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