Police Scotland is investigating “irregularities” within the funds of the Alba Occasion.
The power mentioned a criticism was lodged by the pro-independence occasion on 26 Might, precisely two months after Kenny MacAskill won its leadership contest in mild of Alex Salmond’s demise.
The occasion mentioned a overview of its operations and funds was instigated by the previous first minister whereas he was nonetheless alive as he had “considerations with the administration of the occasion”.
An Alba Occasion spokesperson added: “This overview was undertaken with the total help of the Alba Occasion NEC.
“Subsequently numerous inner monetary and administrative irregularities have come to mild.
“According to our authorized and fiduciary duties these considerations have now been handed to the related authorities.
“The occasion formally reported its considerations to Police Scotland. As there may be now a reside police investigation we’re unable to remark additional presently.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “On 26 Might 2025, we obtained a criticism from the Alba Occasion in relation to irregularities inside their funds.
“The investigation into this matter is ongoing.”
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Kenny MacAskill, present chief of the Alba Occasion. Pic: PA
The Alba Occasion was based in 2021 and was led by Mr Salmond till his death in 2024.
On 26 March, Mr MacAskill was elected the brand new chief of the occasion 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 give up because the occasion’s sole MSP and is now sitting as an impartial for the Edinburgh Jap constituency.
