James Gregory Leuer

On November 20, 2023, Minnetonka police were investigating a financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult regarding, J. L., herein Victim, [NAME REDACTED], Victim’s son, James Leuer, herein DEFENDANT. Officers learned DEFENDANT’s brother had contacted Hennepin County Adult Protection to report that DEFENDANT had a gambling problem and had likely stolen money from Victim. In December 2023, investigators spoke with DEFENDANT who stated the following: - When DEFENDANT’s mother was still alive he remembered Victim [NAME REDACTED] issues - He and his brother agreed DEFENDANT would manage Victim’s finances - DEFENDANT had documented all of his time spent organizing those finances - DEFENDANT sold Victim’s home to pay off his debts - DEFENDANT and his brother were paying themselves $25-$35 an hour for regular work and $50 an hour for plumbing or electrical work - DEFENDANT would charge Victim $3,500 - $4,000 a month to live with DEFENDANT - Once Victim’s medical issues became more complex DEFENDANT began charging Victim $4,000 - $4,500 per month - In February or April 2023 DEFENDANT admitted he began having gambling issues - DEFENDANT stated instead of paying for the facility where Victim [NAME REDACTED], he would use that money for gambling - DEFENDANT stated when he would gamble with Victim’s money, he would use Victim’s information to open app accounts - DEFENDANT stated in November 2023 he transferred everything to his brother to keep DEFENDANT from spending more of Victim’s money - By November 2023 DEFENDANT was behind paying Victim’s facility $25,000 On February 26, 2025, investigators submitted and were granted a search warrant of Block, Inc (Cash App) for documents related to financial exploitation.

Investigators learned the Cash App account was created by DEFENDANT (government ID and selfie uploaded on February 20, 2023). The Cash App was associated with DEFENDANT’s personal cell phone. The data showed a significant number of transactions to and from accounts that appear to belong to both DEFENDANT and Victim. All accounts were being controlled by DEFENDANT. The transactions showed $69,986.53 successful transactions, $6,949.00 failed transactions and $278.28 in fees. Some of the money was converted to bitcoin/cryptocurrency.

DEFENDANT is currently out of custody.