New Zealand Woman Allegedly Used Bitcoin Exit Scam Before Mother’s Death, Prosecutors Say

Key Points

1. Julia DeLuney allegedly fabricated screenshots showing $160,000 USD in crypto profits while actually accumulating a deficit of over NZD $68,000.

2. Prosecutors claim DeLuney withdrew NZD $156,555 to crypto platforms within a year before her mother's death.

3. The case reveals how blockchain's transparency can expose financial deception, despite attempts to exploit perceived anonymity.

4. DeLuney's crypto addiction reportedly strained her relationship with her mother, Helen Gregory, and led to fraudulent borrowing of NZD $45,000 from her.

5. Forensic evidence in court showed Helen Gregory's injuries were inconsistent with a fall, supporting the murder accusation.