# Matthew Torbitt Charged with Fraud

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-06-27T15:16:42+00:00
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Matthew Torbitt, known for his commentary on GB News and other outlets, faces fraud charges tied to his time advising MPs from 2018 to 2024. Accused of falsely claiming parliamentary travel expenses—including free rail tickets between 2022 and 2024 and unrelated accommodation costs in 2024—he allegedly misused taxpayer-funded systems. Police began investigating in April 2023 after reports of unauthorized bookings. Torbitt, a vocal advocate on homelessness, is set to appear in court on July 27 at Thames Magistrates’ Court—watch this space as the case unfolds. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b55c7bf93d23e555

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