Flu Yuri Reuters WASHINGTON – The FBI added Dr. Ruja Ignatova, the self-proclaimed “Cryptoqueen”, is on the list of the ten most wanted fugitives, and offers a reward of $ 100,000 for information that will lead to her arrest. Ignatova, the founder of a cryptocurrency called OneCoin released in 2014, allegedly defrauded investors of more than $ 4 billion in three years before disappearing. Investigators say the project, based in Bulgaria, had no blockchain security transactions and the coins were virtually cut off from the air. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is protected by a global network of miners who maintain a public cache or blockchain. The Southern District of New York held a press conference Thursday morning to announce the addition of Ignatova to the list of top fugitives. Ignatova has been in the penal system for at least half a decade. He was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2017, and the Southern District of New York subsequently issued an arrest warrant. In February 2018, a replacement indictment was issued, accusing Ignatova of conspiracy to commit electronic fraud, electronic fraud, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit title fraud and title fraud. As for where Ignatova is, the FBI noted in a press release that the founder of OneCoin traveled from Bulgaria to Greece on October 25, 2017, although she could have continued from there. “He can travel with a German passport to the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, Germany, Russia, Greece and / or Eastern Europe,” the FBI said. Researchers describe large-scale fraud similar to a ponzi scheme. Ignatova allegedly made false statements to ask for investments. The victims then sent cash to OneCoin accounts to buy the coin. At the height of OneCoin’s popularity in 2016, Ignatova took to the stage at Wembley Arena in England with a ball to chant a coin that she said would overshadow bitcoin. Igadova was also known for its rich parties in cities around the world. The FBI asks anyone with information about where they are to contact the office at tips.fbi.gov. SEE: Bitwise’s Matt Hougan on what cryptocurrencies should watch out for
