Best Documentary
Waleed Ahmed | The FBI most wanted Norwegian Scammer
Trust Me, directed by Emil Trier, tells the fascinating and unsettling true story of Waleed Ahmed, a young Norwegian entrepreneur once hailed as a prodigy and dubbed “Norway’s Mark Zuckerberg.”
At just 18 years old, Waleed launched his own tech startup, captivating the media, seducing politicians, and even gaining the attention of royalty.
With bold claims and a magnetic personality, he built a public image rooted in innovation, youth, and promise.
But behind the scenes, his empire was a carefully crafted illusion. In a shocking twist, Waleed was arrested by the FBI and sentenced to 11 years in a U.S. federal prison for fraud.
Through interviews, archival footage, and a gripping narrative, Trust Me explores the dangerous power of charisma, the seductive pull of success, and how a society eager for hope can be easily deceived.
More than just a tale of fraud, it’s a chilling portrait of ambition gone too far—and a sobering reflection on the thin line between visionary and con artist.
Original Title : Trust Me
Director : Emil Trier
Production : Thomas Robsahm, Nicolai Moland - Zentropa International Sweden, Snakeoil Media Productions
Published Apr 27, 2025
