Wanted Ukrainian bank manager arrested in Norway

A Ukrainian bank manager, who had been internationally wanted since September 2025, was arrested in Kristiansand, Norway, on Sunday morning. The man, in his 40s, was apprehended on the ferry quay after arriving from Denmark. He was identified based on an Interpol wanted notice.

"He identified himself by name and picture. Ukrainian authorities will now be notified of the arrest," said police attorney Hellek Rue of the Agder police district to VG. The man is suspected of systematic financial crime. According to Ukrainian court documents, he allegedly misused his position as a bank employee to embezzle customer funds over several years.

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He identified himself by name and picture. Ukrainian authorities will now be notified of the arrest.

The case dates back to the summer of 2021 when the bank manager disappeared from his hometown in Ukraine. He left the country the same month and had since been residing in Germany, according to VG. His trip to Norway was reportedly for a 5-6 day holiday. The man himself stated that he knew he was wanted but had not taken steps to resolve the situation. "He resisted extradition, and the offenses he is suspected of occurred several years ago. According to him, he has not tried to evade Ukrainian authorities," said the man's defense attorney, Ole Joakim Devold, to VG.

On Sunday, the Ukrainian national was remanded in custody for four weeks in the Agder District Court while the extradition case to Ukraine is being processed.

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He resisted extradition, and the offenses he is suspected of occurred several years ago. According to him, he has not tried to evade Ukrainian authorities.