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Ruja Ignatova
Wanted
OneCoin founder (“Cryptoqueenâ€Â); listed as a wanted fugitive with a U.S. reward offer for information leading to arrest/conviction (per FBI).
Status
Wanted
Jurisdiction
US
Tags
onecoin, fraud, ponzi, fugitive, legal-case
Last updated
2026-02-03
Details
- Ruja Ignatova is treated as an individual subject rather than the OneCoin organization.
- Status set to wanted based on FBI public fugitive/reward notice.
- Tags reflect alleged OneCoin-related fraud characterization in U.S. law enforcement materials.
- Jurisdiction marked US due to FBI/USAO involvement and reward notice.
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Timeline
2022-06-30
FBI New York announced a reward offer (up to $5 million) for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Ruja Ignatova.
• Up to $5 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive “Cryptoqueen†Ruja Ignatova (Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - New York Field Office press-release)