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Bulgaria's "Crypto Queen" Ruja Ignatova Charged in Absentia, Still on the Run
Ruja Ignatova, the notorious Bulgarian figure known as the "Crypto Queen," has been formally charged in absentia with leading an organized criminal group and committing investment fraud through a Ponzi scheme, driven by financial gain. This charge follows a pre-trial investigation initiated based on evidence from international law enforcement agencies.
Bulgarian Crypto Queen's Fortune Blocked: London Court Acts Against Ruja Ignatova
The London High Court has imposed a global freeze on the assets of Ruja Ignatova, the so-called Bulgarian "Crypto Queen," following a request from over 400 victims of her OneCoin scheme. Ignatova, who vanished in 2017, remains a top international fugitive wanted by the FBI. The class action lawsuit aims to recover at least some of the 4.5 billion dollars lost in the scam.
Greek Media: Bulgarian Ruja Ignatova Wanted in Athens
Greek media outlets are extensively covering the announcement of a 5 million USD reward by the United States for information leading to the apprehension of Ruja Ignatova, a Bulgarian wanted for her involvement in one of the world's largest fraud schemes.
Ruja Ignatova's Associate Surrenders to US Authorities
William Morro, a key associate of Ruja Ignatova, has surrendered to authorities in the United States.
US Ambassador and FBI Prompt Bulgaria's In Absentia Charges Against Ruja Ignatova
The Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office, together with the US government, has announced plans to indict Ruja Ignatova in absentia, offering a reward of up to 5 million US dollars for information leading to her arrest or conviction. This development underscores ongoing efforts to tackle international financial fraud involving Ignatova and her role in the OneCoin pyramid scheme.
US Offers $5 Million Bounty for Arrest of Bulgarian Ruja Ignatova in Massive Fraud Case
The US government has announced a reward of up to 5 million USD for information leading to the arrest of Ruja Ignatova, in connection with a major investigation involving Bulgarian and American authorities. Ignatova is implicated in a large-scale financial fraud and money laundering scheme, according to statements from Bulgarian officials and the US Ambassador to Bulgaria, Kenneth Merten.
Missing Crypto-Queen's Dark Ties with Bulgarian Crime Boss Revealed
FBI-wanted Ruja Ignatova, who defrauded investors of 4.5 billion USD, had close ties to Christophoros Amanatidis-Taki, reveals the BBC in its investigation titled "Missing Cryptoqueen's murky links to Bulgarian underworld."
The OneCoin Scam: German Court Sentences Accomplices of Missing 'Crypto Queen' to Prison
A German court in Münster has delivered a verdict against key accomplices involved in the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency scam. The case implicated spouses Frank R. and Manon H., along with a Munich-based lawyer, for defrauding millions of customers across Europe, resulting in damages nearing a staggering 3 billion euros.
The Crypto Queen Mother - The Longest Running Crypto Scam Continues
Former Chief Prosecutor of Bulgaria Accused of Protecting OneCoin in Wake of Quadruple Murder
In December 2021 a petition was filed by Dr. Jonathan Levy, a UK lawyer representing OneCoin victims, with the Bulgarian Constitutional Ombudsman alleging Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Geshev was protecting the OneCoin organized crime group founded by fugitive billionaire Ruja Ignatova. The Bulgarian Ministry of Justice has since requested repeatedly that Geshev open an investigation.