The Missing Cryptoqueen

The Missing Cryptoqueen is a nonfiction investigative book by Jamie Bartlett that explores one of the biggest cryptocurrency scams in history. It tells the story of Ruja Ignatova, the founder of OneCoin, who convinced millions of people worldwide to invest in what was presented as a revolutionary digital currency—before disappearing and becoming the subject of an international manhunt. Through investigative reporting, the book uncovers how the scheme operated, how it attracted so many victims, and the global impact it left behind. Suspenseful and deeply researched, it reads like a true-crime thriller while examining themes of deception, trust, and the risks of unregulated financial innovation.