The Missing Cryptoqueen
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +Exceptional binge factor — near impossible to stop at one episode
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between 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". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to The Missing Cryptoqueen?
The Missing Cryptoqueen is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
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, You Didn't See Nothin, S-Town, The Trial of Erin Patterson. See our full "Podcasts Like The Missing Cryptoqueen" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 25-35 min
- Episodes
- 25 episodes
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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