The Missing Cryptoqueen
True crime podcast review — 2026
"One of the BBC's most-downloaded true crime series ever — essential Fraud & Scams listening."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions of people to join her cryptocurrency 'revolution', OneCoin — then disappeared. The Missing Cryptoqueen, from the BBC, is one of the most-downloaded true crime series the corporation has produced, and a natural fit for any Fraud & Scams shelf.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is The Missing Cryptoqueen about?
Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions of people to join her cryptocurrency 'revolution', OneCoin — then disappeared. The Missing Cryptoqueen, from the BBC, is one of the most-downloaded true crime series the corporation has produced, and a natural fit for any Fraud & Scams shelf.
Is The Missing Cryptoqueen worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Who is The Missing Cryptoqueen for?
The Missing Cryptoqueen is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of The Missing Cryptoqueen to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to The Missing Cryptoqueen?
If you enjoy The Missing Cryptoqueen, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Anatomy of a Scam, Fur and Loathing, A Moment In Crime. See our full "Podcasts Like The Missing Cryptoqueen" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 25-35 min
- Episodes
- 25 episodes
- Country
- United Kingdom
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