New Zealand Woman Charged with Murder After Allegedly Stealing for Crypto Investments
- Julia DeLuney, aged 53, is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, who was found dead in January.
- DeLuney allegedly spent over NZD $155,000 on crypto investments in one year.
- Gregory had approximately NZD $51,000 missing from her home after being hospitalized in September.
- Financial analysis revealed DeLuney’s crypto investments were nearly NZD $41,000 in the red by January.
- Prosecutors allege DeLuney staged her mother’s death to look like an accident following a fall from the attic.
The case highlights concerns regarding financial exploitation and potential scams involving crypto investments, as experts noted that fees claimed by DeLuney were likely fabricated.
With over NZD $155,000 spent on crypto and significant inconsistencies in her account of events, DeLuney faces serious charges related to her mother’s death. (Source)
