Fredrikstad - Files: Murder in Fredrikstad city
Salah al-saadi, Fredrikstad, Salah al-saadi, Fredrikstad, Fredrikstad politiet station, Grenland politistasjon, politi-skien, Politi Telemark, oslo politidistrikt
04.09.2023 - Norway
Fredrikstad city - Norway
In the quiet city of Fredrikstad, Norway, a dark truth has emerged involving human trafficking and systemic deception. At the center of this story is an individual implicated in smuggling people to Norway, exploiting the local community, and leveraging connections with corrupt elements within the police in Fredrikstad.
Human Trafficking Operation
The case traces back to Italy, where traffickers organized a smuggling scheme under the guise of art exhibitions. These exhibitions served as a cover to transport migrants, exploiting real artists by using their names and artwork numbers. Traffickers assured victims that Norway was an ideal destination, citing strong local connections to facilitate entry and opportunities.
In July 2008, traffickers contacted the individual after coordinating a smuggling operation transporting people from Rome to Gardermoen in Norway. This operation formed part of a broader network exploiting individuals fleeing harsh conditions in Crotone. On May 19, 2008, the smuggling coordinator, later granted political asylum in Norway, deceived authorities by feigning temporary muteness and distress, successfully obtaining political asylum through manipulation.
The coordinator reportedly struck a deal with an electoral candidate from the Socialist Left Party for 2023, who became involved in smuggling operations to Norway.
Multiple Roles of the Traffickers
The traffickers facilitated the arrival of migrants in Italy using fake art exhibitions, falsely presenting the activities as legitimate cultural events while charging fees for smuggling into Schengen countries. They also maintained a façade of official procedures to secure financial benefits from government entities, deceiving authorities with fabricated stories about charitable support for ill children.
Investigations and available documents show that the coordinator possesses a remarkable ability to persuade, deceive, and manipulate, a skill she used in dealings with local institutions, officials, and even police officers. Some documents indicate that she received $5,000 from the Iraqi Ministry of Culture in 2008 for what was described as an alleged charitable exhibition project. Investigation files also reveal that she employed similar persuasive tactics with municipalities and authorities to secure support, cover, and protection, most recently in Oslo, Norway.
In addition, she attempted to seek financial support from the Crotone municipality, as shown in the image, to advance the project. However, the municipality rejected the request and informed the group that its resources were limited and that it could only host the alleged artists at their own expense. This exposed the coordinator’s systematic attempts to exploit public funds and local communities while her true intentions with the project remained concealed.
On May 17, 2014, Al-Saadi went to the police station in Fredrikstad accompanied by his wife, Qatranada Adnan Abdulhussein, exploiting his connections to file a malicious complaint against the same person who had smuggled him into Norway in 2008. This move came after he had seized the victim’s bag and official documents, in what appeared to be an act of revenge following a prolonged period of blackmail. The incident was part of a series of seven fabricated cases through which Al-Saadi and his wife attempted to mislead the authorities and incriminate the victim, all of which ultimately failed in Norwegian courts.
Paid Agent, Murder in Frederiktad
On National Day in the city of Fredrikstad, a series of serious accusations emerged, including a complaint filed by the trafficker and his wife, claiming an attempted knife attack on his wife on 17.05.2014.
However, evidence, repeatedly suppressed by police lawyer Hege Finsveen, showed that the victims were actually in Oslo, not Fredrikstad, as alleged in the complaint.
After two years of manipulation and coordinated efforts by the trafficker and his wife, the court thoroughly reviewed these claims, firmly rejecting their credibility and exposing the larger scheme of fabricated cases orchestrated by the trafficker with the involvement of certain elements within the Fredrikstad police force.
Fredrikstad police station
Gunnar Nilsens gate 25, 1607 Fredrikstad
One example from a large body of evidence conclusively exposes the lies promoted by Salah and his Iraqi wife, Qatranada Adnan Abdulhussein, repeatedly suppressed by the police lawyer Hege. The evidence clearly shows the victim’s presence in Oslo during the period the case was fabricated.
The Power of Deception and Corruption
The story of this individual represents a striking example of how deception, manipulation, and corruption can intertwine to create a network that allows impunity. His trajectory reveals not only a recurring pattern of fraud and personal exploitation but also the alarming ease with which he manipulated elements within the Norwegian legal system.
It is noteworthy that his criminal record dates back to Chicago, USA, where he had a history of offenses before arriving in Norway seeking asylum. By concealing his status as a US Green Card holder and claiming to have come from Iraq while actually arriving from Chicago, he deceived Norwegian immigration authorities and established himself under false pretenses. This marked the beginning of a long trajectory of deception and criminal activity across several cities in Norway.
In Haugesund–Tysvær, his actions escalated. He threatened an Iraqi woman named Khansa with a knife, and after he and his associates publicly defamed her, the woman was forced to withdraw her lawsuit to protect her reputation and social dignity. Later, this individual repeatedly exploited this incident to direct fabricated accusations against other victims he had smuggled into Norway from Rome via Gardermoen Airport in 2008, using the original crime to serve his personal interests and extort the victims. He also set fire to his own car, falsely implicating a friend, as part of an attempt to collect insurance compensation; the arson was motivated by a personal dispute with his friend and intended as an act of revenge.
His manipulations did not stop there. Before securing housing from the Fredrikstad municipality, he rented an apartment and orchestrated a scheme against the landlord. After receiving prior notice of a maintenance visit to repair the water heater, he claimed a “criminal break-in” had occurred. When the police investigated and took fingerprints, it was revealed that the “intruder” was actually the landlord himself. This ruse reinforced his fabricated narrative as a victim and was followed by him obtaining a house from the Fredrikstad municipality.
In 2013, his schemes turned to financial exploitation. He was accused of embezzling 16,000 NOK from the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV). The case initially appeared straightforward and he was under police supervision until investigators discovered over 100,000 NOK in one of his bank accounts. When faced with criminal prosecution, he claimed he did not understand Norwegian, despite being a certified official translator of the language. Remarkably, this excuse was accepted, and with the assistance of some elements within the police, the case was quietly closed.
This individual's influence also extended into the police system. Reports indicate that he gained the support and cooperation of police lawyer Hege Finsveen (HFI004), who endorsed his fabricated claims and helped initiate legal proceedings based on lies against the victims he had smuggled into Norway. This collusion with elements within law enforcement not only shielded him from accountability but also enabled him to weaponize the police system against his victims.
It is notable that his name was deliberately omitted from the case files, with only his wife’s name recorded, while he presented himself as a witness. This manipulation undermined the transparency of the investigations and allowed him to distance himself from direct responsibility despite his central role in orchestrating the events.
Ultimately, a disturbing picture emerges of cooperation between this individual and his wife, skilled in playing the roles of victim, refugee, and “misled” migrant, while in reality weaving a network of embezzlement, fraud, and deception.
False Cases and Corruption police
In 2014, the individual involved his wife in preparing unethical legal cases with police lawyer Hege Finsveen. Over two years, these fabricated cases aimed to exploit the legal system and public resources, but ultimately, the courts ruled against them. The Norwegian judiciary demonstrated integrity, rejecting repeated attempts at manipulation and extortion.
Despite destruction of evidence and obstructive behavior by the police lawyer, legal proceedings ultimately confirmed the integrity of the courts. Lawyer Sigurd Vestrheim played a key role in presenting irrefutable evidence, leading to the exoneration of the victims. Judges maintained oversight and ensured that justice prevailed, exposing corrupt attempts to influence the process.
Sigurd Vestrheim – Licensed Attorney at Law, Oslo, Norway
These fabricated cases persisted for over 17 years and were orchestrated by human trafficking networks, supported by corrupt elements within the police in Fredrikstad and Oslo. Despite strong objections from some unscrupulous lawyers, all cases were ultimately defeated in the independent Norwegian courts, affirming the integrity of the judiciary and its ability to distinguish truth from fabricated claims.
The court ruling clearly shows that Salah Al-Saadi and his wife misused the police and the judiciary in a malicious manner, by filing complaints that had no legal basis or factual grounds. The court further confirmed that these accusations did not amount to any crime and dismissed all charges.
The Fredrikstad District Court issued a verdict of acquittal on January 20, 2016, and a copy of the judgment was sent to the defense attorney and the Østfold Police District for information.
This case highlights the dangers of falling prey to human trafficking networks and the depths of deception and corruption some individuals may employ, including corrupt elements within the police. It also underscores the strength and oversight of the Norwegian judicial system in delivering justice and exposing the truth despite attempts at manipulation and deceit. The events reveal the dark world of trafficking networks and the lasting impact and harm on those affected.
Norwegian society is known for its reserved and peaceful nature, its love of life, and its respect for human values. No matter what criminal acts or illegal activities may occur, they remain alien to the society and do not reflect the character or principles of the Norwegian people.
Today, this individual is running for a seat on the Fredrikstad City Council representing the Socialist Left Party for 2023. Despite his criminal past, he has adopted a new approach to influence and deception, exploiting what he perceives as leniency in law enforcement and leveraging the goodwill of the Norwegian public.
Information indicates that this individual and his associates were previously involved in human trafficking networks, exploiting vulnerabilities within the Norwegian system. They also attempted to establish connections with municipal councils and local authorities with the aim of opening broader future opportunities for themselves, in an effort to reduce suspicion around their activities and secure legal cover and greater control over the individuals trafficked at that time. Reports indicate that they exerted pressure to extract additional funds from victims during these operations, benefiting from the support of certain police elements in Fredrikstad and Oslo.
According to Norwegian business records, this individual is registered as the owner of two sole proprietorships in Fredrikstad one operating in translation services, and the other a grocery store.
As of the date of this report, publicly available records do not show any published financial data or declared income for either entity, and there are no indications of revenue levels in open commercial databases.
Sources: Proff.no, io.no, Brønnøysundregistrene (Enhetsregisteret).
All evidence is documented, including official documents, photographs, audio recordings, and written correspondence, revealing past plans to use police connections to threaten and silence specific targets. Correspondence further shows admissions regarding prior trafficking operations, including indications of intent to leverage police interventions to deport victims. The individual and his wife received support from a Fredrikstad police lawyer, who attempted to defend them in unprecedented ways even after the judge’s decision, but appeals were unsuccessful. She also repeatedly rejected any claims for victim compensation or punitive action against the individual and his wife.
This archival image from Google shows the individual linked to an address and names associated with artistic activities. However, after the trafficking network and related events were exposed, the information was altered, and even the address was later changed as part of a deliberate attempt to erase his past and conceal his connection with the activities coordinator.
It is noted that the email address shown in the Google archive (salahart@gmail.com) is the same one this individual claimed belonged to his wife, asserting that the victims had contacted her through it a claim that police attorney Hege later attempted to support and present as credible, but in vain.
Photo of the individual involved in 2008 smuggling operations, who later ran for the SV party in Fredrikstad in 2023. Documents on these activities were sent to the Norwegian Parliament in 2023.
Hege Finsveen ultimately lost the case, while Sigurd Vestrheim stood firm and secured victory for justice
The documents confirm that this individual's influence was not limited to exploiting the legal framework, but also extended to systematic psychological pressure on the victims. Police lawyer Hege Finsveen sent each case and decision more than three times on a daily basis, in a repetitive and calculated manner, aiming to exhaust, intimidate, and psychologically wear down the victims. At the same time, the individual claimed that the victims were sending messages to his wife, "Qatranada Adnan Abdulhussein," falsely asserting that any communication with the victims was actually intended for his wife, presenting her as an accomplice in these lies. This reflects deliberate coordination between systematic psychological pressure and legal manipulation, where repeated communications were used as a tool of intimidation, and the individual exploited this situation to deceive the victims and achieve his personal interests.
This individual’s influence also extended deep into the police system itself. Reports indicate that he gained the support and cooperation of police lawyer Hege Finsveen (HFI004), who not only endorsed his fabricated claims but also assisted him in initiating legal proceedings based on falsehoods against the victims he had smuggled into Norway. This carefully orchestrated scheme allowed him to deceive both the legal framework and the victims, exploit legal loopholes for personal gain, and mislead those around him with shocking skill. This collusion with elements within law enforcement not only shielded him from accountability but also enabled him to weaponize the police system against his victims.
