Former STV Presenter Jailed for Embezzlement

Former STV presenter Hayley Matthews has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for embezzling £120,000 from her dementia-stricken mother, Janice Matthews, between 2019 and 2022. Using her power of attorney, Matthews funded a lavish lifestyle with luxury purchases from retailers such as Harvey Nichols and Amazon. The fraud was exposed after her sister questioned the low valuation of their mother's estate posthumously and discovered significant financial discrepancies. Matthews admitted to the embezzlement in court, citing personal struggles during the caregiving period. Prosecutors emphasized the breach of trust and the exploitation of a vulnerable victim.