Julia DeLuney faces serious charges in a case linked to cryptocurrency fraud, involving significant financial misconduct prior to her mother's death.
Julia DeLuney, 53, has been charged with murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, aged 79, in a case involving alleged financial misconduct related to cryptocurrency investments. Prosecutors claim DeLuney faked the scene of the incident on January 24, 2024, and transferred over 156,000 New Zealand dollars to crypto platforms before the murder, with only a portion recovered. Evidence suggests DeLuney's primary income came from cryptocurrency activities, and she sought funds from her mother for purported withdrawal fees shortly before the incident. The trial is ongoing, raising concerns over financial crimes linked to digital assets in New Zealand.