Episode Title: When Technology Goes Wrong: How OneCoin Fooled Millions
Podcast Host: Paddy Dhanda
Guest: Jamie Bartlett, investigative journalist, author and host of The Missing Crypto Queen
Episode Summary:In this episode of When Technology Goes Wrong, host Patty Danda sits down with investigative journalist Jamie Bartlett to uncover the shocking story behind OneCoin—the multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme disguised as the future of cryptocurrency. Jamie, the creator of The Missing Crypto Queen podcast, shares his in-depth research into the scam’s mastermind, Dr. Ruja Ignatova, who disappeared in 2017 and remains on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.
Together, they unravel how OneCoin spread globally, why investors were convinced it was the next Bitcoin, and the crucial lessons about trust, technology, and financial scams.
Key Topics Covered:✔️ How OneCoin became a worldwide sensation✔️ Dr. Ruja Ignatova’s rise and disappearance✔️ Why regulators failed to stop the scam✔️ The psychology behind financial fraud and FOMO✔️ Lessons for tech leaders and investors
Notable Quotes:🔹 "Every major scam is an old trick disguised with new technology." – Jamie Bartlett🔹 "Trust in a product often comes from trust in the person selling it—whether deserved or not."
Resources & Links:🎙 The Missing Crypto Queen podcast – BBC Sounds - The Missing Cryptoqueen
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