Umar Farooq Zahoor

Umar Farooq Zahoor
Born1975 (age 48–49)
Norway
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Businessman
Crime boss
Years active2000–present
Known forFinancial crimes in Norway
Criminal chargesGross fraud in Norway
Criminal penaltyFive years and nine months in prison
Criminal statusAbsconder
Spouse
Sofia Mirza
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(m. 2006; div. 2009)​
PartnerVeena Malik
Websitesheikhumarfarooq.com

Umar Farooq Zahoor (Urdu: عمر فاروق ظہور; born 1975) is a Norwegian-born Pakistani businessman, crime boss, and convicted felon.[1] Since 2010, he is a fugitive sought in Norway for financial crimes. Previously, he was wanted by Interpol for similar crimes.[2] His family has been described as one of the largest mafia families of Norway.[1]

Zahoor was previously affiliated with Ameri Group, where he served as the chief executive officer (CEO) until August 2015.[3]

  1. ^ a b Sandelson, Solveig Grødem (28 October 2014). "Mafiafamilien der pengane rår". Aftenbladet.
  2. ^ "Umar Farooq Zahoor no longer subject to red notice: Interpol". The News International.
  3. ^ https://citifmonline.com/2015/12/umar-farooq-not-a-criminal-ameri-group/