embezzlement

Political tension has been rising in recent weeks, which have seen the arrest of former Prime Ministers Moussa Mara and Choguel Maïga over accusations of harming the reputation of the state and embezzlement.

Price now faces 12 criminal counts in total accusing him of grand theft by embezzlement, perjury and violating state conflict of interest laws.

In June 2023, Price was charged with 10 counts of grand theft by embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest.

Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has been charged with embezzlement.

The former first minister was later exonerated and has since separated from Mr Murrell who has been charged with embezzlement.