Former STV presenter jailed for stealing £120,000 from mother with dementia |
A former STV presenter, Hayley Matthews, has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing £120,000 from her mother, who suffered from dementia. Matthews used the money to purchase luxury items, including a handbag and cosmetics, after being granted power of attorney over her mother's finances. The embezzlement came to light when family members questioned the value of Janice Matthews' estate following her death. During the trial, it was revealed that Matthews had misled her family about the estate's value. A police investigation uncovered substantial spending by Matthews, including PayPal transactions, ATM withdrawals, and purchases from various retailers. In text exchanges with her father, Matthews admitted to mishandling her mother's money and using it for personal gain. |
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