The Missing Cryptoqueen

The Missing Cryptoqueen presents the extraordinary true story of Dr. Ruja Ignatova's sudden disappearance. Once a charismatic entrepreneur who convinced millions to invest in OneCoin, a cryptocurrency she promoted as a revolutionary financial opportunity, Ruja vanished without trace, leaving behind a trail of deception and financial ruin.

Hosted by investigative journalist Jamie Bartlett, the series delves deep into the mechanisms of fraud, exploring how one woman managed to harness greed, deceit, and herd behavior to build a multi-billion dollar scheme. Through interviews, investigation, and careful analysis, Bartlett unravels the mystery of what happened to the cryptoqueen and examines the broader questions about trust, technology, and how ordinary people become caught up in extraordinary deceptions.

This compelling podcast offers listeners a window into one of the most audacious financial frauds of the modern era, examining both the criminal mastermind at its center and the psychological forces that made so many willing believers.