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Court Dismisses Claim Against Lawyer Tied to ‘CryptoQueen,’

17/12/2025

A London court has dismissed a claim against Claire Gill, the lawyer formerly representing Ruja Ignatova, the fugitive “CryptoQueen” behind the OneCoin fraud, after allegations of professional misconduct were raised by investor Jennifer McAdam. [legalnewsfeed.com]

Background on the Dispute

  • In April 2017, Claire Gill, then of Carter‑Ruck, sent a letter to Jennifer McAdam, warning her against publishing YouTube videos that accused OneCoin and Ignatova of fraud, threatening defamation proceedings if she did not comply. [news.bitcoin.com], [news.superex.com]
  • McAdam, who lost her inheritance in the OneCoin scheme, was described by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) as “vulnerable” at the time of the threat. [news.bitcoin.com], [news.superex.com]

Regulatory Action and Legal Arguments

  • The SRA charged Gill with issuing “improper” legal threats in defence of a case already under heavy fraud suspicion. [news.bitcoin.com], [cryptopolitan.com]
  • Her defence team argued Gill was acting on the instructions of her client—OneCoin—and believed the allegations were false. They emphasised that no formal lawsuit had been filed and claimed that her actions constituted lawful advocacy. [news.bitcoin.com], [news.superex.com]

Dismissal on Procedural Grounds

  • A court has dismissed McAdam’s claim on procedural grounds, citing the legal complexities of enforcing accountability in global unregulated markets such as cryptocurrency. [legalnewsfeed.com]
  • The decision underscores the nuanced challenge of prosecuting misconduct tied to digital financial fraud. It reflects procedural hurdles when dealing with cross-border, unregulated crypto schemes. [legalnewsfeed.com]

Broader Implications

  • The case reveals enforcement difficulties in international fraud cases, particularly in the evolving terrain of digital currencies.
  • It highlights increasing regulatory concerns about SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) and intimidation tactics, prompting UK authorities to reassess legal frameworks. [news.superex.com], [news.bitcoin.com]

Source Links

  • Full article: Legal News Feed — “Court Dismisses Case Against Lawyer Tied to ‘Cryptoqueen,’ Highlighting Challenges in Cryptocurrency Fraud Prosecution” (link) [legalnewsfeed.com]
  • Bitcoin News — “Solicitor for Fugitive Ruja ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ignatova Accused of Issuing Improper Legal Threats” (link) [news.bitcoin.com]
  • Superex News — “UK Targets Lawyer Linked to OneCoin Scandal in Misconduct Probe” (link) [news.superex.com]

 

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