New Delhi: Ruja Ignatova, the mastermind behind the infamous OneCoin scam, vanished in 2017 after allegedly stealing over $4 billion from investors. Her disappearance has been shrouded in mystery, but a recent BBC investigation sheds new light on her potential connection to the Bulgarian underworld.Under Takis shadowThe investigation reveals Ignatovas close ties to Hristoforos Nikos Amanatidis, a notorious Bulgarian organized crime figure known as Taki. Evidence suggests Taki served as Ignatovas personal security guard and may have used OneCoins network for drug trafficking.A disappearance and possible murderAfter boarding a plane with Taki in 2017, Ignatova was never seen again. A 2022 report by Bulgarian journalist Dimitar Stoyanov alleges that she was murdered on Takis orders in late 2018, her body dismembered and disposed of.Ruja Ignatova is the FBIs most wanted woman. She stole billions from unsuspecting crypto investors and then vanished. How can someone disappear without a trace after causing such mass devastation. The FBIs hunt for her continues, but will she ever be brought to justice. 😲 pic.twitter.com/egzWicLbr7— Francis Wakida (@FrancisWakida) June 3, 2024Unanswered questionsWhile Taki remains a suspect, authorities lack sufficient evidence to prosecute him. The mystery surrounding Ignatovas fate continues, with rumors swirling about her potential death or elaborate disappearance.
