Norway charges 'Joker' mastermind in Strømmen grenade attack, murder plots

Norwegian police have charged Ali Namdar, alias 'Joker', as the mastermind and planner of the October grenade attack in Strømmen, and linked him to murder conspiracies including the Pilestredet grenade attack in Oslo. The charges stem from his alleged role in a Telegram chat group, with police citing his involvement in multiple planned but unexecuted violent missions. This marks a significant escalation in the investigation, potentially revealing a broader criminal network.

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