The Rise and Fall of the Cryptoqueen: Unveiling the OneCoin Scandal | Scam Documentary
In 2014, a new cryptocurrency was unveiled: OneCoin. At mass events resembling religious gatherings, charismatic founder, Ruja Ignatova, claimed it was on course to become the world’s biggest digital currency and would change the world. In fact, it was a giant ponzi scheme. There was no blockchain, no pay-out system, nothing but the promise of fantastic rates of return. Ruja and her cronies invented a new, favourable exchange rate every day. And it worked: OneCoin was soon hyped as the cryptocurrency for the poor. A currency that would turn paupers into princes.
In truth, it only turned Ruja Ignatova into the Cryptoqueen. She threw lavish champagne parties in Frankfurt, Sofia and New York. She bought two dozen luxury properties around the world. Until she went AWOL. At present, nobody knows where she is. But despite all that, many investors continue to believe in OneCoin. How did Ruja Ignatova manage to dupe authorities and clients alike? Who knew what when? How does OneCoin manage to continue to operate? And who are the shady people behind the Cryptoqueen?
In this film we gained rare and exclusive access to close friends and colleagues of Ignatova - the people who knew her best - who tell the unbelievable story from the inside.
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In 2014, a new cryptocurrency was unveiled: OneCoin. At mass events resembling religious gatherings, charismatic founder, Ruja Ignatova, claimed it was on course to become the world’s biggest digital currency and would change the world. In fact, it was a giant ponzi scheme. There was no blockchain, no pay-out system, nothing but the promise of fantastic rates of return. Ruja and her cronies invented a new, favourable exchange rate every day. And it worked: OneCoin was soon hyped as the cryptocurrency for the poor. A currency that would turn paupers into princes.
Call it what it was: A pyramid scheme
@deathlarsen7502
2 күн бұрын
Ponzi
Ruja Where Are You? Perfect intro.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this story is that the scam is still active One may wonder why
Frank Schneider knows where she is or what happened to her. That's why he bailed.
Anyone who invests in the so called rebrand is a fool
The best cons are always watertight until they are not!
Bulgarian girl did well. Wow. I thought they can find criminals with facial recognition system. I like to hear when they find her to pay back all the money she took from innocent people. Karma will come soon to anyone who has done wrong.
@verenalai7668
2 күн бұрын
She is 44 in 2024. When she reaches 47 / 48, she will start to lose her money. Karma will soon catch up with her.
The man with the ankle tag seems to have opulent living space. But hes not involved 😂😂
She will be found, God never lets the tears of those she's hurt go unpunished. From US, to Europe, to China, India, Africa, what a greedy woman.
@nevergiveup19841
13 күн бұрын
Put away your bible and quilt for a second. Welcome to the real world
@stormrider001
13 күн бұрын
@@nevergiveup19841 Job 21-Yet they say to God, Depart from us, for we do not desire the knowledge of Your ways. Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit do we have if we pray to Him? You were mentioned in the Bible, I had to tag you.
@stormrider001
13 күн бұрын
@@nevergiveup19841 Job 21 tags you.
@stormrider001
13 күн бұрын
@@nevergiveup19841 could you spare a minute and read job 21?
@christophercharon9126
8 күн бұрын
@@nevergiveup19841 shes dead.
Ironic how there are scam ads embedded in this viewing platform! LOL
The audio is all overhe place. how many volume levels would you like us to experrience?
There are so many “ big Gatsby type” of entrepreneurs nowadays, we need a new sophisticated word for the real hard working entrepreneurs that are honest and have a much healthier impact in the world.
Greed. All encompassing
На столе у Шнайдера виски и так все красиво, но я там не вижу белого порошка в союзе со свернутой купюрой😂😂😂
I think is absconding now
Great vid thanks
Your subtitles are not that clear
Bit of a misnomer headline. It didn't fool me and I'm sure there's millions of others too. Just because some were too stupid to fall for it don't try to appease their idiocy by saying everybody did.
Its german . Not bulgarian .
Look like cons to me😂😂😂😂😂
okay so she‘s rich but she‘s actually not because all the money isn‘t hers.. so she‘s simply a criminal and a thief but at the same time she‘s a genius because she was able to fool so many people.
Betrug.......😢😂
U copied this content
So. the female FTX. whats new.
If people actually bought bitcoin, they'd be rich
@a.sobriquet6220
2 ай бұрын
And she used that fact to con people. Good liars always include/twist some version of the truth to make their lies more believable.
@albertwaltherr9929
27 күн бұрын
Bitcoin is another PONZI GAME
@lolkthnxbai
11 күн бұрын
This is the type of mindset that gets you conned. Everyone thinks they're getting in on the ground floor, when they're on the rug.
@Allsports48
10 күн бұрын
@@lolkthnxbaiI love the way you put it 👌
@itiswhatitis9591
2 күн бұрын
People did😂
Who gave her the idea? Who inspired her the concept? Interesting....wher is she now??? Poor poor poor girl.....as in.
being one of the biggest stars in Bulgari us like being the star of a 3rd grade play in Wisconsin
The guy that sold his goats🥲