
🕵️♀️ A little thriller in your feed: New Zealand murder case linked to digital coins
A shocking case in New Zealand has rattled even seasoned investigators: 38-year-old Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother to cover up cryptocurrency-related financial fraud.
According to the investigation, DeLuney convinced her mother to invest in “profitable” crypto projects. To avoid suspicion, she forged income reports and assured everything was under control. In total, the elderly woman transferred around $9,000 to her daughter for “withdrawals.”
Later, the pensioner was found dead in her home. The daughter claimed it was an accident, but forensic experts concluded the death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head.
Blockchain reveals the truth
Investigators discovered DeLuney transferred over $90,000 to crypto exchanges, with most of the funds allegedly belonging to her mother.
Chainalysis specialists analyzed the blockchain transactions and confirmed that the money trail contradicted the daughter’s story of an accidental death.
What’s next
The court case is ongoing. The prosecution argues the murder was carefully planned to cover up the crypto scam. The defense insists it was an unfortunate accident.
💡 Why it matters
This case is another example of blockchain analytics playing a key role in solving a crime. A technology built for decentralization and anonymity unexpectedly turned into a tool of justice.
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