Police allege accountant stole $1.4m from client

Major Fraud Squad detectives have charged a 63 year old Innaloo man with 165 counts of stealing involving more than $1.4 million.

It will be alleged that the offences were committed between February 2002 and August 2006 while the man, an accountant, had Enduring Power of Attorney for a female client who died in 2006.

It will be further alleged the man used the woman’s funds for personal and business expenses while also acting as her financial advisor.

He is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 February, 2013.