In this episode of When Technology Goes Wrong, host Paddy Dhanda sits down with investigative journalist Jamie Bartlett to explore one of the most audacious financial scams of the digital age: OneCoin.
What looked like the next big cryptocurrency was, in reality, a global Ponzi scheme that deceived millions of investors. Jamie, the creator of The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast, shares lessons from OneCoin and the scheme’s founder, Dr. Ruja Ignatova, who vanished in 2017 and remains one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted.
What you'll learn:
How OneCoin became a global sensation — and a massively successful fraud
The psychology of financial scams and digital trust
Why regulators failed to act in time
The human cost of unchecked hype and Fear Of Missing Out
Key lessons for tech leaders, regulators, and investors
Guest spotlight:
Jamie Bartlett is an investigative journalist and the author of The Missing Cryptoqueen. His work explores the darker sides of digital culture, technology, and online manipulation.
Memorable quote:
“Every major scam is an old trick disguised with new technology.” – Jamie Bartlett
Resources:
Listen to The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast on BBC Sounds
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