The hunt for the "Cryptoqueen" Ruja Ignatova intensifies as Bulgaria plans to press charges against the fugitive founder of OneCoin, the cryptocurrency scheme that regulators suspect defrauded billions. Ignatova, a Bulgarian-born German entrepreneur, is accused of masterminding one of the largest crypto fraud schemes in history. Despite being on the run, new developments suggest the net is closing in.
A recent In an Aug. 7 ruling, the United Kingdom’s High Court of Justice issued a Worldwide Freezing Order against Ruja Ignatova, popularly known as the “Cryptoqueen,” and several of her alleged accomplices and entities connected to OneCoin. This order, alongside At the High Court in London on Tuesday, a freezing order was imposed on Ms Ignatova, seven other individuals, and four companies with alleged ties to OneCoin, significantly restricts her access to assets, potentially hindering her movements and financial support.
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) Bulgaria plans to file charges in absentia against Ruja Ignatova, highlighting the country\'s commitment to holding her accountable for the OneCoin scandal. The potential charges come as efforts to locate and apprehend OneCoin fraud perpetrator Ruja Ignatova remain a top priority for international law enforcement.
The FBI has listed the CEO of fake cryptocurrency OneCoin, Ruja Ignatova, is the FBI’s most wanted woman. She stole billions, then vanished. New evidence reveals what may have happened., underscoring the severity of her crimes and the ongoing investigation. While Ruja Ignatova is still at large, this newly issued court order threatens the Crypto Queen’s freedom and financial maneuvering.
The OneCoin scheme, marketed by Ruja Ignatova is a Bulgarian-born German entrepreneur who is the founder of OneCoin Ltd, a Bulgaria-based company that marketed a purported cryptocurrency, that has been widely criticized as a Ponzi scheme, leaving countless investors with devastating financial losses. The pursuit of Ignatova represents a critical step towards achieving partial justice for the victims of this elaborate fraud. Adding a crisis manager to the list of her entourage does not change the severity of the committed frauds. Whether the crisis manager will also face charges remains to be seen as investigation goes on.