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Norwegian fugitive Umar Zahoor spotted with JD Vance in Islamabad raising new questions
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A man sought for fraud appears in top US talks
Umar Farooq Zahoor, a Pakistan-origin businessman wanted in Norway for major financial fraud and money laundering, is drawing fresh attention after reports said he was spotted alongside US Vice President JD Vance during engagements in Islamabad. Despite being a fugitive, he is reportedly recognized in Pakistan for foreign investments, prompting renewed scrutiny over his international ties.
- Umar Farooq Zahoor is wanted in Norway for fraud and money laundering
- Reports link him to appearances during high-level US talks in Islamabad
- He remains a fugitive despite local recognition tied to foreign investments
- The sighting adds pressure to clarify his activities and connections
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