12 episodes
The Missing Cryptoqueen BBC Radio 5 live
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Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness.
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Episode 9: Follow the money
The search for Dr Ruja is back on. A lot has happened since Episode 8.
Original music and sound design: Phil Channell
Original Music and vocals: Dessislava Stefanova and the London Bulgarian Choir
This audio was updated on 12/08/2020 to reflect additional correspondence with Chelgate. -
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Episode 8: The technology and the dream
The final episode takes an unexpected twist.
Presenter: Jamie Bartlett
Producer: Georgia Catt
Additional Research: Ignatius Bahizi
Editor: Philip Sellars
Original music and sound design: Phil Channell
Original Music and vocals: Dessislava Stefanova and the London Bulgarian Choir -
Episode 7: In Plain Sight
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
Producer: Georgia Catt
Editor: Philip Sellars
Original music and sound design: Phil Channell
Original Music and vocals: Dessislava Stefanova and the London Bulgarian Choir
Episode 7 of 8. Released weekly -
A message from the airport
Episode 7 will be available on Monday 28 October. We can't say too much, except this...
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Episode 6: The Überflieger
In 2009 Dr Ruja and her father bought a metallurgic factory in Southern Germany. What does this have to do with her disappearance today? Those who knew her at the time tell a strangely familiar story about the impressive businesswoman who came to save their workplace.
Presenter: Jamie Bartlett
Producer: Georgia Catt
Editor: Philip Sellars
Original music and sound design: Phil Channell
Original Music and vocals: Dessislava Stefanova and the London Bulgarian Choir
Episode 6 of 8. Released weekly.