The Missing Cryptoqueen

The search for Dr Ruja Ignatova takes an unexpected turn when a story emerges alleging she's been murdered. But with with sightings of Dr Ruja still coming in long after her apparent demise, can it be true? We speak to the Bulgarian journalists behind the story and team up with BBC colleagues to investigate the murder theory. It takes us on a trail to a Bulgarian man widely suspected of heading an organised crime organisation. Meanwhile, a trusted former adviser to Dr Ruja disappears, just like his old boss.

Presenter: Jamie Bartlett

From The Missing Cryptoqueen team.

How mysterious friends in influential places may have helped Ruja stay one step ahead. A massive revelation we only now know, but which Ruja knew years earlier.

Who are they? And could they be helping her now?

CREDITS

The Missing Cryptoqueen is back with episode 11 on October 19th.

But in the meantime a taster of another podcast, Burn Wild. A story of two fugitive environmentalists, an eco-terrorist cell and a burning question: How far is too far to go to save the planet?

To hear more of Burn Wild, updated each Tuesday, search and subscribe: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0cx6tw7

The search for Dr Ruja Ignatova gathers pace, five years after she disappeared. Files leaked from Dubai reveal how Dr Ruja stashed millions in the emirate and struck up a relationship with a mysterious sheikh. Then, a careless selfie leads the podcast to a mansion in an exclusive gated community. As the FBI steps up its search, new information surfaces about Dr Ruja’s disappearance from an unlikely source.

Presenter: Jamie Bartlett

The Missing Cryptoqueen is back with new episodes from 28 September.

The search for Dr Ruja is back on. A lot has happened since Episode 8.

Original music and sound design: Phil Channell

This audio was updated on 12/08/2020 to reflect additional correspondence with Chelgate.

Coming soon...

The final episode takes an unexpected twist.

Presenter: Jamie Bartlett

Could Dr Ruja and the missing billions be hidden in plain sight? A number of small leads seem to be pointing to one place.

Presenter: Jamie Bartlett

Episode 7 of 8. Released weekly