‘Crypto Queen’ Ruja Ignatova, OneCoin’s $4 Billion Fraud Mastermind, Is Alive And In South Africa, German Police Suspects

The German State Criminal Police (LKA) has dismissed reports claiming OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova was murdered, suggesting the notorious “Crypto Queen” – responsible for a $4 billion cryptocurrency fraud – may be alive and hiding in South Africa.

What Happened: Ignatova, who made the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List in 2022, has been on the run since October 2017 when she fled from Sofia to Athens following her U.S. indictment on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and securities fraud.

The U.S. State Department maintains a $5 million reward for information leading to her arrest.

LKA Düsseldorf, leading the German investigation, has debunked documents …

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