#crypto queen 🙂↕️
The Cryptoqueen, Ruja Ignatova, is a Bulgarian-German entrepreneur who vanished in 2017 after launching a massive cryptocurrency scam, OneCoin, which defrauded investors of approximately $4 billion. She's been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list since 2022, with a $5 million reward for information leading to her arrest 😶😶
*The OneCoin Scam:🙄
- Ignatova claimed OneCoin was a revolutionary cryptocurrency, but it was actually a pyramid scheme.
- She targeted investors worldwide, including in China, Europe, and the US.
- The scam collapsed in 2017, and Ignatova disappeared.
*Theories about her disappearance:
- Some believe she's living in hiding, possibly with a new identity.
- Others suspect she was murdered, possibly by organized crime associates.
- An investigation suggested she was killed on a yacht in the Ionian Sea, with her body dismembered and thrown overboard.
*Investigations and aftermath:
- Ignatova's brother, Konstantin, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering.
- Several associates have been arrested and sentenced.
- Authorities continue to track down assets and investigate the scam.🤣