Norwegian billionaire industrialist, majority owner of Aker ASA, and the richest person in Norway. Named in connection with the Norwegian Epstein scandal that erupted from the 2026 DOJ file releases, which triggered criminal investigations into several Norwegian figures including former PM Thorbjorn Jagland. The specific context of his mention in the files has not been detailed in major international reporting.
Named on the DOJ's February 2026 list of 305 politically exposed persons.