Police Scotland is investigating “irregularities” within the funds of the Alba Social gathering.
The power mentioned a criticism was lodged by the pro-independence social gathering on 26 Might, precisely two months after Kenny MacAskill received its management contest in gentle of Alex Salmond’s loss of life.
The social gathering mentioned a evaluate of its operations and funds was instigated by the previous first minister whereas he was nonetheless alive as he had “concerns with the management of the party”.
An Alba Social gathering spokesperson added: “This evaluate was undertaken with the total assist of the Alba Social gathering NEC.
“Subsequently quite a few inside monetary and administrative irregularities have come to gentle.
“Consistent with our authorized and fiduciary duties these considerations have now been handed to the related authorities.
“The party formally reported its concerns to Police Scotland. As there is now a live police investigation we are unable to comment further at this time.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “On 26 Might 2025, we acquired a criticism from the Alba Social gathering in relation to irregularities inside their funds.
“The investigation into this matter is ongoing.”
Picture:Kenny MacAskill, present chief of the Alba Social gathering. Pic: PA
The Alba Social gathering was based in 2021 and was led by Mr Salmond till his loss of life in 2024.
On 26 March, Mr MacAskill was elected the brand new chief of the social gathering and vowed to ship his predecessor’s “dream of independence” for Scotland.
The previous MP and MSP noticed off competitors from rival candidate MSP Ash Regan.
Earlier this month, Ms Regan stop because the social gathering’s sole MSP and is now sitting as an impartial for the Edinburgh Japanese constituency.
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