ANNEMIEKE De Boer, from Shenton Park, has been charged by the West Australian Police major fraud squad with stealing. The charge follows a joint investigation conducted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the WA Police. ASIC and the WA Police allege that between November 1 2005 and November 5 2005, Ms De Boer stole $48,000 from one of her clients after being asked by her client to apply the funds to a particular investment. ASIC and the WA police also allege that Ms De Boer committed the offence while working as a financial adviser. Ms De Boer appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court on April 13 2007.