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SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon Arrested in Funding Probe, Released Without Charge

Nicola Sturgeon, the former first minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP.

12 June 2023 · 14:13 UTC

She was taken into custody as a suspect and questioned by detectives, but was later released without charge pending further investigations.

Sturgeon released a statement declaring her innocence "beyond doubt." The BBC's Graham Fraser provided an overview of the situation.