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Sturgeon's husband arrested.

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Rainbowshit · 05/04/2023 09:42

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65187823

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tigger1001 · 08/04/2023 11:11

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 11:01

@tigger1001 thanks for that explanation. I never knew how that stuff worked but I did wonder if they'd tipped off the police

It's just a possibility of what's happened. Could also explain why they are stepping away now as auditors. The money laundering rules are complex but if there was any suspicion when undertaking the audit there are clear rules to follow, otherwise the staff themselves can face legal action. But as soon as someone is suspicious that there are breaches, then they cannot tip the client off.

The professional clearance letter to any new auditors could be interesting though.

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 11:13

What's the 'Professional Clearance' letter?,

tigger1001 · 08/04/2023 11:19

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 11:13

What's the 'Professional Clearance' letter?,

Basically the new accountants write to the old one asking if there any professional reasons as to why they should not accept the appointment. As well as asking for info pertaining to the accounts

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 11:28

Oh right I can see why that will be an interesting read 😂

tigger1001 · 08/04/2023 11:32

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 11:28

Oh right I can see why that will be an interesting read 😂

😂 at least in this particular case any new accountant/auditor will be very well aware of the potential issues due to the publicity

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 14:49

This is very true! 😂

SirChenjins · 08/04/2023 20:18

And it has to be published - would love to see that!

Sugarfree23 · 08/04/2023 20:25

SirChenjins · 08/04/2023 20:18

And it has to be published - would love to see that!

🫢Were will people be able to read it?

Merrilydancing · 09/04/2023 10:17

And now the motor home has been seized, getting more and more curious.

PoBaFla · 09/04/2023 10:21

Merrilydancing · 09/04/2023 10:17

And now the motor home has been seized, getting more and more curious.

Oh dear, I hope they hadn't planned going to Skye in it this week

YetMoreNewBeginnings · 09/04/2023 10:26

Merrilydancing · 09/04/2023 10:17

And now the motor home has been seized, getting more and more curious.

That’s a bizarre one.

Gingernaut · 09/04/2023 12:52

YetMoreNewBeginnings · 09/04/2023 10:26

That’s a bizarre one.

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It cost £100k - ish and it's parked on the drive of a 92 year old woman

If the family can prove it was bought and paid for legally, then they can have it back

If it looks like the family have been misappropriating funds, then it may be the proceeds of a crime

Butchyrestingface · 09/04/2023 13:38

Merrilydancing · 09/04/2023 10:17

And now the motor home has been seized, getting more and more curious.

WTF. Is NOTHING sacred??

and. besides, Wee Nic cannae drive

BigBoysDontCry · 09/04/2023 13:40

I wonder if the motor home cost exactly £107620? That would answer another question.

ThatsGenderwang · 09/04/2023 13:41

BigBoysDontCry · 09/04/2023 13:40

I wonder if the motor home cost exactly £107620? That would answer another question.

Indeed. It was all going on in 2021.

Viviennemary · 09/04/2023 13:49

Maybe they needed the motorhome for SNP business. To travel round the country canvassing for independence. Its an expensive business.

Sugarfree23 · 09/04/2023 13:59

Some reports are saying £110k.
The 92yo is The MIL.

MajorCarolDanvers · 09/04/2023 14:42

This report of Styrgeon shutting down a discussion about finances and then the party failing to take forward governance recommendations is intriguing

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/nicola-sturgeon-ordered-snp-chiefs-29664221

Northernsouloldies · 09/04/2023 14:54

It is so obvious that she employed the tactic of she who must be obeyed. The critisim of her leadership style is only being voiced now. Her fuck ups n cover ups are too many to list. This one alone was a disgrace the hospital in Glasgow being rushed to be opened a head of an snp conference. A child cancer patient dying of infection due to water borne infection due to various corners being cut in order for that hospital to open and there was a whole raft of things that weren't fit for use, purpose.

Northernsouloldies · 09/04/2023 15:20

Yip I did at 4 this morning. 😁 Now we know why she was going to learn how to drive.

NatashaDancing · 09/04/2023 15:27

Northernsouloldies · 09/04/2023 15:20

Yip I did at 4 this morning. 😁 Now we know why she was going to learn how to drive.

Sorry. I should have read the thread before jumping in.

Sugarfree23 · 09/04/2023 15:31

A £110k campervan can't be that environmentally friendly or cheap to run.

Scottishskifun · 09/04/2023 15:38

Sugarfree23 · 09/04/2023 15:31

A £110k campervan can't be that environmentally friendly or cheap to run.

They are generally diesel, although have solar panels for the leisure battery also tend to have heating which is run off the diesel too......

I don't have a 110k campervan but do own a campervan all be it a little one!

NatashaDancing · 09/04/2023 15:48

Sugarfree23 · 09/04/2023 15:31

A £110k campervan can't be that environmentally friendly or cheap to run.

Well it is if it never left the driveway.

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