Scottish ex-first minister detained in connection with SNP finances investigation
Nicola Sturgeon being questioned by police detectives, according to Sky News
Scotland’s former first minister (2014-2023) Nicola Sturgeon has been detained as part of the police inquiry into the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) finances, the Sky News television channel reported on Sunday.
“A 52-year-old woman has today, Sunday, 11 June, 2023, been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.
The woman is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives,” Police Scotland said in a statement.
The detained woman is Nicola Sturgeon who announced her resignation as the Scottish first minister and the SNP leader at the beginning of the year.
