BRECON and Radnorshire MP Chris Davies has been charged in connection with allegations of fraudulent expenses claims.
The Conservative MP is facing two charges of making a false instrument and one of providing false or misleading information for allowance claims.
The Crown Prosecution Service has said he is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court in March.
In a statement Mr Davies said: "I am very disappointed at today’s announcement by the CPS. I have explained previously the circumstances that led to the investigation, relating to events dating back to when I was a newly elected MP over three years ago. I will now speak to my lawyers and my colleagues in Parliament. I have nothing further to say about the matter at this time."
The CPS said in a statement: "In November 2018, the Crown Prosecution Service received a file of evidence from the Metropolitan Police relating to an allegation that Christopher Davies, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, falsified two invoices in support of Parliamentary expenses claims.“Following a review of the evidence, the CPS has today charged Mr Davies with two offences of making a false instrument and one offence of providing false or misleading information for allowance claims.“He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 22 March."The prosecution service also issued a reminder that commenting on the case could prejudice the right to a fair trial.It said:"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Davies are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."