Sanjay Shah

Sanjay Shah

fund manager United Kingdom

Sanjay Shah is a British hedge fund manager who has found himself at the center of the Cum-Ex scandal, accused of orchestrating a massive tax fraud scheme that allegedly cost the German treasury €46.5 million. He has been living in Dubai but is currently imprisoned in Denmark, where he was sentenced to twelve years for related offenses. Shah maintains his innocence and has appealed the decision, asserting that he did not engage in illegal activities despite the serious charges against him.

Born on Jan 01, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
8,736
Power
528$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Denmark 2 5.00 0.15% +0% 5,792,202 8,736 $350,000 528$
Totals 2 5,792,202 8,736 $350,000 528$
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Recent Mentions

Denmark Denmark: Sanjay Shah is the main perpetrator of the dividend fraud scandal and has been held in custody in Vestre Fængsel. 4

Politiken: Først da Sanjay Shah klagede over problemer med internettet gik det op for myndighederne, at han ved en fejl havde adgang til nettet på sin computer

Denmark Denmark: Sanjay Shah indicated during his trial that the conditions he faced in Vestre Fængsel were actually quite good compared to those in Dubai. 6

Politiken: Først da Shah klagede over problemer med internettet gik det op for myndighederne, at han ved en fejl havde adgang til nettet på sin computer

Denmark Denmark: Sanjay Shah was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the largest fraud against the Danish treasury ever. 1

Politiken: Sanjay Shahs rådgiver skal betale Danmark en halv milliard

Denmark Denmark: Sanjay Shah is a convicted fraudster awaiting an appeal in Denmark after being sentenced for a massive tax fraud scheme. 2

Politiken: Shah får nej til at bo på designerhotel i Nordhavn under ankesag

Denmark Denmark: Sanjay Shah is identified as the main perpetrator in the dividend tax fraud case against him. 2

Politiken: Ankesag imod Shah ventes at starte i november 2026

Germany Germany: Sanjay Shah is accused of being a key figure in the Cum-Ex scandal and is currently in a Danish prison facing serious tax evasion charges in Germany. 2

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Cum-Ex: Wie ein Brite den deutschen Fiskus um Millionen betrogen haben soll - Wirtschaft