The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Podcasts Like The Missing Cryptoqueen
If you loved The Missing Cryptoqueen, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud, White-Collar Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love The Missing Cryptoqueen
One of the BBC's most-downloaded true crime series ever — essential Fraud & Scams listening. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, incredulous, compelling
Presentation approach
Episode Length
25-35 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Missing Cryptoqueen
Anatomy of a Scam
Explains how scams work in Australia and who runs them.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
A Moment In Crime
NZ Herald crime reporter Anna Leask revisits a major New Zealand case each month with the reporting behind it.
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
Fur and Loathing
Brazen series on a 2014 chemical attack at a furry convention.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
S-Town
From Serial Productions: a man convinced his Alabama town is covering up a murder pulls host Brian Reed into a story that becomes something else entirely.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
Pipeline
The Crime Desk's investigation into four professional divers sucked hundreds of feet into a Caribbean oil pipeline in 2022 — and the failing safety standards that put them there.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Missing Cryptoqueen (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Anatomy of a Scam | Serialized | Australia | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| A Moment In Crime | Episodic | New Zealand | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Fur and Loathing | Serialized | United States | — |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Missing Cryptoqueen?
The best alternatives to The Missing Cryptoqueen are podcasts that share its Fraud, White-Collar Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love The Missing Cryptoqueen?
The Missing Cryptoqueen is known for its investigative, incredulous, compelling approach to Fraud and White-Collar Crime. It scores 9/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of The Missing Cryptoqueen?
Episodes of The Missing Cryptoqueen are typically 25-35 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to The Missing Cryptoqueen?
The Missing Cryptoqueen is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of The Missing Cryptoqueen to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.