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Ruja Ignatova: 10.1 million euros seized in Onecoin fraud case
German authorities have seized approximately 10.1 million euros from the assets of Ruja Ignatova, the alleged creator of the Onecoin cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. The Bielefeld Public Prosecutor's Office announced that the funds, which were obtained through the sale of two apartments in London, will be used to compensate victims.
Ignatova remains a fugitive, and her current location is unknown. An indictment was filed in September 2025 to prevent the statute of limitations from expiring on the alleged crimes. The prosecution identifies roughly 17,500 victims with a total loss of 57 million euros attributed to the scheme during the 2015-2016 period. While the specific indictment focuses on these figures, global estimates suggest the total damage from the Onecoin scheme could reach billions of euros, affecting millions of investors worldwide.
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Bielefeld Public Prosecutor's Office · Carsten Nowak · London · Onecoin · Ruja Ignatova
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The indictment names approximately 17,500 victims with a total damage of 57 million euros within the 2015-2016 period. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruja Ignatova is accused of creating a fraudulent Ponzi scheme to distribute the Onecoin cryptocurrency. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruja Ignatova remains at large and her current location is unknown. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Bielefeld Public Prosecutor's Office has seized approximately 10.1 million euros from the assets of Ruja Ignatova. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The seized funds originated from the sale of two apartments in London. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de