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Woman, 26, is accused of paying a hitman $20,000 on the dark web to murder her own parents
- A woman, 26, allegedly put out a hit on her own parents on the dark web
- She allegedly agreed to pay a hitman $20,000 for her parents’ double murder
- The woman had allegedly already paid $6,000 of the fee when she was arrested
- The 26-year-old has been charged and was allegedly motivated by financial gain
A 26-year-old woman who allegedly agreed to pay $20,000 over the dark web for a hitman to murder her parents has been arrested and charged by police.
ACT Police were tipped off by a British journalist that an Australian person made an online payment and shared details of how to target two people in October.
The Canberra woman allegedly agreed to pay $20,000 for the double murder of her parents and allegedly paid $6,000 towards to agreed price.
She was arrested when police executed a search warrant at a home in the Canberra suburb of Fadden on Monday, where they also seized computer equipment.
A Canberra woman, 26, allegedly agreed to pay $20,000 to a hitman over the dark web for the double murder of her own parents. She allegedly paid $6,000 towards the agreed price before she was arrested in the Canberra suburb of Fadden on Monday (stock image)
The woman was charged with two counts of attempted murder and faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where she did not apply for bail.
Acting Sergeant Beth McMullen said police believe the woman was motivated by financial gain.
‘ACT Policing acted quickly to ensure there was no threat to the safety of the victims in this matter,’ Mr McMullen said.
‘This was a complex investigation due to the report originating overseas, and being able to track and verify the dark web payment. ACT Policing liaised with international police authorities to seek further evidence to lead to yesterday’s search warrant and arrest.
‘The victims also cooperated with police, and we don’t believe there is an ongoing threat to their safety.’
An ACT Police sign in Canberra. Acting Sergeant Beth McMullen said police believe the woman was motivated by financial gain in allegedly putting a hit out on her parents
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