Inside the Trustor Scandal

Inside the Trustor Scandal (2026)



6.4 2026 102 min —

Director: Karin af Klintberg

Cast: Joachim Posener

After vanishing off the face of the earth in 1997, Joachim Posener has finally broken his silence—stepping out of the shadows for the very first time to sit down for a candid, exclusive interview about his past and the infamous Trustor scandal. For nearly three decades, he’s been a ghost, hunted by authorities across the globe and topping international most-wanted lists without a single trace. But now, investigative journalist Karin af Klintberg has tracked him down, determined to uncover not just where he’s been hiding and how he lives, but the burning question that has haunted the public for years: Was he truly guilty?

With startling new revelations and conflicting accounts from witnesses who have never spoken before, Karin dives deeper into the labyrinth of one of Sweden’s most audacious financial heists. How did a mere five individuals manage to walk away with a staggering 600 million kronor—and still evade justice? And perhaps most tantalizingly, where in the world did that fortune actually disappear to? This is the story of a man who vanished, a crime that stunned a nation, and a truth that has finally begun to surface.

More About This Film

Inside the Trustor Scandal revisits the notorious Swedish financial scandal surrounding the 1997 takeover of the investment company Trustor. The documentary centers on financier Joachim Posener, who disappeared from public view after the affair and later returned to tell his side of the story.

The film combines interviews, archival material, and retrospective investigation to examine how the scandal unfolded and how the people involved remember it decades later. Its true-crime structure places a major financial controversy within a personal story about secrecy and reinvention.

  • The original Swedish title is Trustorhärvan.
  • Directed by Karin af Klintberg.
  • Joachim Posener appears as himself and is the film's central participant.
  • The documentary runs approximately 102 minutes.
  • Netflix released the film internationally in 2026.

Where to Watch

Netflix is the principal subscription home for the documentary, with other digital listings depending on territory.