๐ Overview:
- Ruja Ignatova, known as the 'Cryptoqueen,' and the co-founder of the $4.5 billion Onecoin cryptocurrency scam, is now facing a global asset freeze.
- London High Court issued the freeze targeting Ignatova, seven associates, and four companies linked to Onecoin, following a legal push by over 400 defrauded investors.
๐ Key Details:
- Investor Lawsuit:
- More than 400 investors sought legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin scam.
- The global asset freeze prevents Ignatovaโs wealth from being moved or sold, offering potential hope for victim compensation.
- Victimsโ Voices:
- Jennifer McAdam, a leading figure among the defrauded, spearheaded the group action.
- McAdam and her family lost over ยฃ200,000 to Onecoin. She described the financial and emotional toll as โutterly heartbreakingโ and โunbearable.โ
๐ Background on Ignatova:
- Disappearance:
- Ignatova vanished after disembarking a Ryanair flight in Athens in 2017.
- The U.S. Department of State has offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to her arrest or conviction.
- In 2022, the FBI added her to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List with a $100,000 reward.
- Ongoing Manhunt:
- Despite the global search, Ignatovaโs whereabouts remain unknown.
- Germany has also charged her for her role in the transnational fraud, making her one of Europeโs most wanted fugitives.
- There are unconfirmed reports suggesting she may have been killed, but no concrete evidence supports these claims.
๐ก Impact & Hope for Victims:
- The asset freeze provides a glimmer of hope for those defrauded by Onecoin, potentially aiding in their financial recovery.
- This action is a significant step towards justice for the countless victims left in financial ruin by the Onecoin scam.
๐ Stay informed on the latest developments in the search for justice in the Onecoin case!