OPERATION Branchform cops probing Nicola Sturgeon have revealed they’ve been waiting four weeks for direction from prosecutors.
The former first minister and SNP leader remains under investigation in connection with the Operation Branchform probe into allegations around £600,000 of crowdfunded donations.
Ex-party treasurer, Colin Beattie, also remains under investigation.
Both figures were arrested and released without being charged last year.
Peter Murrell, Ms Sturgeon’s husband, was charged in connection with embezzlement from the SNP on April 18.
Cops handed over their report on the former Nats chief executive in May – more than a year after his initial arrest.
Police raided the couple’s home last April, with boxes of evidence taken away.
Ms Sturgeon previously said dealing with Mr Murrell’s embezzlement charge was “incredibly difficult”.
Police Scotland said in a statement to the BBC: “A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On 9 August, we presented the findings of the investigation so far to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and we await their direction on what further action should be taken.”
Prosecutors are deciding whether there is enough evidence to prosecute Mr Murrell, and whether it is in the public interest to do so.
In May, they said: “This evaluation will involve a thorough examination of the numerous witness statements and extensive evidence collected by police.
“Prosecutors may instruct the police to conduct further investigations before taking a decision.”
Asked whether there was an update, the Crown Office referred to their statement in May and said: “These matters are under consideration.”
Ms Sturgeon was spotted in the Scottish Parliament this week after its return from the summer recess.
Scottish Tory party chairman, Craig Hoy, said: “The authorities must continue to be as transparent as possible on any developments in this investigation.”