A woman has been charged with more than 100 counts of stealing around $1.6 million while she was employed at a Port Kennedy business.
A woman has been charged with more than 100 counts of stealing around $1.6 million while she was employed at a Port Kennedy business.
By Sarah Brookes
February 22, 2025 — 9.56am
Financial Crimes Squad detectives have travelled to the United Kingdom to extradite a 62-year-old woman who has been charged with 103 offences, following an extensive investigation into a series of stealing offences.
During the time of the offending, the accused was employed in an administrative role at a contracting company in Port Kennedy.
It will be alleged, between July 2007 and May 2013, while in a position of trust, the woman deposited numerous business cheques into her personal bank account, and also used business cheques to pay for personal bills and services.
It will be further alleged the woman made several transactions depositing money from the business bank accounts directly into her personal bank account.
The total money stolen in the alleged offences was approximately $1.6 million.
The woman has been charged with 103 counts of Stealing as a Servant.
A WA Police spokesman said the woman was due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday.
“Financial crime matters are taken very seriously and are thoroughly investigated,” he said.
“Complex investigations often involve years of work.
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“This sends a message to the community that no matter the length of time or distance involved, WA Police Force investigators will not give up until they bring those responsible before the court to face justice.
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“People who commit offences like these while in a position of trust should expect police to come knocking at their door at any time.”
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Sarah Brookes is a journalist with WAtoday, specialising in property and government and is the winner of four WA Media Awards.Connect via email.
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