Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Norwegian, Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Oslo, Norway |
Latest News about Umar Farooq Zahoor
21/04/2026
Umar Farooq Zahoor, a Dubai-based Norwegian-Pakistani businessman wanted in Norway for major bank fraud and money laundering involving over 60 million NOK, was introduced to US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad during US-led peace talks with Iran on April 11. The interaction, captured in a viral video shared by Norwegian media Verdens Gang, occurred amid Vance's visit hosted by Pakistani officials including Army Chief Asim Munir. Zahoor, who denies the allegations and has received Pakistani state honors, was presented as a prominent figure facilitating foreign investment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sheikh Umar Farooq Zahoor |
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| Known For | Being a wanted absconder for alleged multi-million-dollar financial crimes in Norway |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Norway High School, Oslo |
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| College/University | University of Oslo, Norway |
| Educational Qualification | Master of Business Administration in Finance (1991-1993) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Veena Malik (actress) (2013) |
| Marriage Date | 2006 |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sheikhumarfarooqzahoor/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/umarfarooq.zahoor1/ | |
| https://x.com/farooqzahoor_ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/umar-farooq-zahoor/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Umar Farooq Zahoor was born in Oslo Norway to Pakistani parents, who were originally from Sialkot. | |
| 2. Before moving to the Middle East, Umar grew up and studied in Oslo. | |
| 3. He belongs to one of the largest mafia families of Norway. | |
| 4. At the age of 18, Farooq started his professional career by starting a travel company, and operated his business in Switzerland, Mexico, Dubai, and Egypt, among other places. | |
| 5. In 2000, through his travel agency, Zahoor fraudulently took tickets worth over 15 million NOK. | |
| 6. In 2003, Farooq was sentenced to one year in prison for embezzling airline tickets; however, he didn’t show up for sentencing and left Norway soon after. | |
| 7. In 2003, Zahoor founded a fake bank named, Banque Internationale Ltd. in Switzerland. | |
| 8. In 2004, Umar Farooq Zahoor was arrested in Pakistan after a complaint by a Turkish businessman and politician, Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh. | |
| 9. In 2006, Zahoor got married to a Pakistani actress, Sofia Mirza, the couple later had twin daughters in 2007, but divorced in 2009. | |
| 10. After their divorce, his wife was granted custody of the twins, and they were put on a no-fly list to prevent them from leaving the country. | |
| 11. In 2010, Umar Zahoor became a fugitive wanted by Interpol. | |
| 12. In the same year, the Supreme Court of Norway issued arrest warrants for Umar, involving money laundering. | |
| 13. In 2013, Zahoor became engaged to Pakistani actress Veena Malik. | |
| 14. In 2015, he was involved in discussions around a $510 million power deal with Ameri Group and the Government of Ghana. | |
| 15. Despite many allegations in Europe, Zahoor’s image in Pakistan has been markedly different. |