Nicola Sturgeon Arrested in Connection with Investigation into SNP Finances

Police Scotland has arrested a 52-year-old woman in connection with an ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP). The woman in custody is former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who has been a dominant figure in Scottish politics for almost a decade.

Police Scotland said in a statement that the woman is being questioned by detectives. The investigation is looking into the finances of the SNP, which is the governing party in Scotland and is pro-independence.

The arrest of Sturgeon, who has been the leader of the SNP since 2014, comes as a surprise to many. She has been a major figure in Scottish politics since 2007, when she became the first female leader of the SNP. She has been the leader of the Scottish government since 2016.

The investigation into the SNP’s finances is ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome of the investigation will be. It is also unclear how the arrest of Sturgeon will affect the investigation or the SNP.

The arrest of Sturgeon has sent shockwaves through Scottish politics, and it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days and weeks.