The Missing Cryptoqueen

About

Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness.

Episodes

• Jamie’s New Series: Everything Is Fake 2026-04-23

  This episode previews Jamie's new podcast series, 'Everything Is Fake,' which investigates how fakery is rewarded rather than punished in many aspects of modern life, questioning why people seem unbothered by it.

• 16. Off the Record 2026-01-22

  Jen McAdam is helping OneCoin scam victims join a lawsuit against the missing Dr. Ruja. The episode features an unexpected turn of events in their pursuit of justice and compensation.

• 15. Pac-Man 2026-01-22

  Jen McAdam, a victim of the OneCoin scam, shares how the incident continues to affect her life. Despite the likely disappearance of the perpetrator, Ruja Ignatova, Jen is mobilizing other victims to seek justice.

• 14. The Cablecar 2026-01-22

  The podcast discusses the FBI's $5m reward for Dr Ruja, which escalates the search for her. New leads in the investigation suggest a connection to Cape Town, South Africa.

• 13. The South Africa Connection 2026-01-22

  Episode 13 follows Scottish OneCoin investor Jen McAdam as she investigates new clues about Dr Ruja in South Africa. Despite evidence suggesting Dr Ruja's murder, Jen remains unconvinced and continues her search.

• Coming Soon: Four New Episodes of The Missing Cryptoqueen 2026-01-15

  Eight years after Dr Ruja Ignatova's disappearance following her financial revolution, Jamie Bartlett investigates the FBI-wanted fugitive. The series explores the greed, deceit, and herd mentality associated with her scheme.

• 12. Wanted: Dead or Alive? 2024-06-03

  Episode 12 investigates the murder allegations surrounding Dr Ruja Ignatova, exploring conflicting reports of her death and potential links to organised crime figures in Bulgaria.

• 11. Operation Satellite 2022-10-19

  This episode explores how powerful contacts might have assisted Ruja Ignatova in evading authorities and discusses a significant revelation she was aware of previously. The episode questions the identity of these contacts and their potenti…

• 10. The Dubai Files 2022-09-28

  In "The Dubai Files," the search for the missing Dr Ruja Ignatova intensifies. Leaked documents expose her financial activities in Dubai and a relationship with a sheikh. A subsequent investigation leads to a mansion, as new information ab…

• 9. Follow the Money 2020-08-06

  The search for Dr Ruja Ignatova continues in this episode of The Missing Cryptoqueen. Developments since episode 8 are discussed, including updates based on additional correspondence.

• 8. The Technology and the Dream 2019-11-04

  The eighth and final episode of The Missing Cryptoqueen, presented by Jamie Bartlett, offers an unexpected twist. The episode features production by Georgia Catt, additional research by Ignatius Bahizi, and editing by Philip Sellars.

• 7. In Plain Sight 2019-10-28

  Episode 7 of The Missing Cryptoqueen, titled 'In Plain Sight,' explores potential leads regarding Dr Ruja and the missing billions. The presenter is Jamie Bartlett.

• 6. The Überflieger 2019-10-17

  Episode 6 of The Missing Cryptoqueen, 'The Überflieger,' delves into the 2009 acquisition of a German factory by Dr. Ruja and her father, connecting it to her present-day disappearance through stories from people who knew her then.

• 5. What Dreams May Come 2019-10-10

  Jamie Bartlett speaks with a former OneCoin top seller in his Amsterdam mansion to uncover the secrets behind the multi-level marketing scheme's rapid growth and the significant profits of its leaders. This episode is part of the eight-par…

• 4. Miss OneLife 2019-10-03

  In episode 4, 'Miss OneLife', Jamie and Georgia travel to Bucharest for the Miss OneLife 2019 Beauty Pageant, a OneCoin event. This is part of The Missing Cryptoqueen series.

• 3. More Than Just a Coin 2019-09-26

  US authorities declared OneCoin a fraud and charged Dr. Ruja and her brother Konstantin in absentia. The investigation and search for OneCoin did not end with these charges.

• 2. The Bitcoin Killer 2019-09-19

  Episode 2 of The Missing Cryptoqueen,

• 1. Dr Ruja 2019-09-19

  Dr Ruja promised a financial revolution but disappeared two years ago. This podcast investigates why.

• Introducing... The Missing Cryptoqueen 2019-09-17

  In 2014, Dr. Ruja Ignatova launched the cryptocurrency OneCoin, attracting millions of users. She disappeared in 2017, and journalist Jamie Bartlett investigates the story of greed, deceit, and herd madness behind her vanishing.