Ex-TV Presenter Jailed for Embezzling £120,000 from Dementia-Stricken Mother

Hayley Matthews sentenced to over two years for abusing power of attorney to fund lavish lifestyle

Hayley Matthews stole £120,000 from her mother's accounts between 2019 and 2022.
The embezzlement was discovered after her mother's death when the estate's value was questioned.
Matthews used the funds for extravagant purchases including luxury handbags and high-end retailer goods.
She admitted to the crime after family members confronted her with financial discrepancies.
Matthews was sentenced to two years and three months in prison by Edinburgh Sheriff Court.