They cunningly projected OneCoin as “the next big thing”, drawing parallels with the titan, bitcoin. However, this was a mere illusion, as OneCoin lacked the foundational backbone that gives real cryptocurrencies their worth.
In a twist that reads like a suspense thriller, Ignatova vanished into thin air in 2017. Her escape followed her flight from Bulgaria to Greece, potentially forewarned about the feds’ impending investigation. The FBI, in their pursuit, stamped her name on their “10 Most Wanted” list and announced a $100,000 bounty for leads on her whereabouts.
Greenwood, straddling citizenship between Sweden and the U.K., found himself ensnared in 2019 in Thailand. Following his arrest, he pled guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy charges in December. Despite the weight of his transgressions, Greenwood hoped for a ticket back to Sweden, highlighting the severe conditions of his incarceration.
With the case taking center stage, it’s the team of Kevin Mead, Christopher DiMase, Nicholas Folly, and Juliana Murray from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York that stands representing the government.
