Seven Years of Speculation
In 2014, Ruja Ignatova founded OneCoin, a crypto scam that swindled investors out of $4.5 billion. When authorities issued an arrest warrant in 2017, Ignatova vanished.
Suspected Murder by Bulgarian Drug Lord
A recent BBC investigation suggests that Ignatova may have been murdered by Hristoforos Nikos Amanatidis, a notorious Bulgarian drug lord known as “Taki.”
Taki’s Involvement in OneCoin
Taki is alleged to have been Ignatova’s security chief and was deeply involved in the OneCoin operation. He is believed to have provided protection and assisted in her disappearance.
Links Between Taki and Ignatova
- Ignatova owned a penthouse in Dubai, where Taki is believed to reside.
- Ignatova’s bank accounts received millions from OneCoin.
- She reportedly paid Taki €100,000 monthly for protection.
- Documents link one of Ignatova’s companies to Taki’s wife.
Murder Rumors
In 2022, a Bulgarian journalist reported that a police informant overheard a conversation where Taki’s brother-in-law admitted to Ignatova’s murder in late 2018. Her body was allegedly dismembered and disposed of at sea.
Lack of Evidence
Despite the rumors, there is no concrete evidence to support Ignatova’s murder. Taki has not been charged, and no body has been found.
The Enigma of the Crypto Queen
The whereabouts of Ruja Ignatova remain unknown, leaving her fate shrouded in mystery. The rumors of her murder cast a dark shadow over the legacy of the once-heralded “Crypto Queen.”
