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Missing Cryptoqueen: What happened to the world’s most wanted woman?
Jun 27, 2024
The podcast explores the mysterious disappearance of Ruja Ignatova after scamming investors with a fake cryptocurrency, OneCoin. It delves into allegations of her potential murder by the Bulgarian underworld king and her addition to the FBI's Most Wanted list. The episode uncovers ties to organized crime and the challenges of investigating the vast sums of money involved in the scam.
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- Ruja Ignatova deceived investors with OneCoin, a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency scam.
- Speculations surround Ignatova's disappearance, including possible ties to organized crime and suspicions of murder.
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The Rise of OneCoin and Dr. Ruja Ignatova
Dr. Ruja Ignatova, known as the self-styled queen of cryptocurrency, founded OneCoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that scammed billions of dollars from investors worldwide. Promising immense wealth, Ignatova attracted millions of investors through global events and charismatic appearances, presenting herself as a visionary CEO. Despite the apparent success, OneCoin was a massive scam, with investors losing everything as the cryptocurrency held no real value.
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