Elusive ‘CryptoQueen’ may be hiding in Russia

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As a seasoned investigative analyst with decades of experience chasing down elusive characters and uncovering hidden truths, I must say that the case of Ruja Ignatova, also known as the CryptoQueen, is one for the history books. Her disappearance and the alleged multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme she orchestrated through OneCoin have left a trail of intrigue and mystery that seems to never end.

As reported by BBC, it’s possible that OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, also known as “CryptoQueen,” could be residing in Russia to avoid extradition and legal proceedings associated with her alleged crimes.

A detective reporter observed that it’s plausible that Ignatova moved to Russia following her vanishing in 2017, and she has reportedly been living there since then.

In simple terms, the woman known as ‘CryptoQueen’ launched a multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme called OneCoin in 2014. She utilized global marketing by a vast network of promoters to deceive investors out of nearly $4 billion. However, when authorities sought her, she disappeared and her location or status remained unknown at the time of publication.

According to reports, it’s been claimed by Frank Schneider, who used to serve as Ignatova’s security consultant, that the creator of OneCoin had connections with high-ranking Russian government officials based in the Kremlin.

According to reports, former Bellingcat investigator Yoran Tsalov is said to have alleged that the financial supporter of OneCoin could be traced to the ex-President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovich. Tsalov suggested that Ignatova may have laundered large sums of money for Yanukovich, who was known as a pro-Russian leader.

Currently, Yanukovich is living in exile in Russia, following the verdict of Ukraine’s highest court which convicted him of treason in his absence and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.

One theory about Ignatova’s disappearance is that she was hiding in Russia. However, recent speculation from German investigators proposes that the founder of OneCoin, also known as the CryptoQueen, may have instead fled to South Africa. According to crypto.news, these detectives presented evidence and findings that support the claim that Ignatova relocated to an upscale district in Cape Town known for harboring foreign criminals.

Upon my sister’s disappearance, I found myself frequently returning to Cape Town, a move that only intensified the swirling suspicions. It was later when the FBI apprehended my brother Konstantin that he confessed the CryptoQueen had vanished with an astounding $630 million, intending to fund her escape and procure new disguises with this ill-gotten wealth.

Konstantin spent three years behind bars in an American prison following his collaboration with U.S. officials to expose the fraudulent scheme known as OneCoin.

Authorities speculate that Ignatova could be dead, possibly murdered on a yacht and thrown into the Ionian Sea. Her true circumstances remain uncertain, wrapped in enigma, yet the pursuit by officials persists. In June, the U.S. State Department offered a $5 billion reward for any clues that might lead to her apprehension.

Simultaneously, additional accomplices in the OneCoin scheme were brought to justice. Most recently, Irina Dilkinska, a former legal and compliance executive of OneCoin, received a four-year prison sentence. Mark Scott, another lawyer, was sentenced to serve a decade behind bars as early as January.

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2024-11-27 23:48