Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon Arrested as Part of SNP Funding Probe

Former Scottish First Minister and Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested as part of a probe into SNP funding.

(Bloomberg) — Former Scottish First Minister and Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested as part of a probe into SNP funding.

Police Scotland confirmed her arrest. Separately, the force said a 52-year-old woman has been arrested on Sunday as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the party.

The woman is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives, the force said in a statement on its website. A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

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