AN indy activist revealed he was threatened for triggering cops’ fraud probe into the SNP.
Sean Clerkin, 62, told how he was branded a “traitor” after his complaint led to ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell being arrested.
He filed a report in 2021 over the fate of £600,000 raised online to fund an IndyRef2 campaign.
Mr Clerkin told The Scottish Sun on Sunday: “I’ve had all sort of threats. I was at a rally after cops spoke to Murrell and Sturgeon and an SNP supporter threatened to assault me.
“He said, ‘Me and my pals will get you once this is over. We’ll do you in.’ I faced him down. But I was a bit shocked.
“I’ve also had people say I’m an MI5 agent and a traitor to the cause.
“I still support independence. I think police are doing their very best to find the truth.”
We told how Ms Sturgeon, 53, Mr Murrell, 59, and ex-party treasurer Colin Beattie, 72, were quizzed last year then released.
Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone – who has since retired – previously suggested the investigation was considering “potential embezzlement” and “misuse of funds”.
Mr Clerkin said he was confident that specialist officers were investigating the matter thoroughly.
He said: “I made the complaint on behalf of people who had given money in good faith.
“It’s for them and their families. I am fighting on behalf of the ordinary people of Scotland.
“I have my differences with Police Scotland on a lot of things, but I think they are doing their very best to find the truth.
“The bottom line is that the police are doing a thorough and good job.”
Police Scotland said Operation Branchform investigations were “ongoing.”
An SNP spokesman said: “There’s no place in politics for intimidation or threats.”
