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Forrådt av Norge
The book that exposes Telenor in Myanmar and led to calls in the Norwegian Parliament for an investigation.
A real-life political thriller that gives a unique picture of what really happened in the corridors and behind the scenes.
Today, state-controlled Telenor is formally under suspicion («siktet») of complicity in crimes against humanity.
Forrådt av Norge («Betrayed by Norway») is written in Norwegian.
450 kr
Norwegian-language edition · Delivery within Norway only · Order by 15 December for delivery before Christmas · Shipping NOK 60 per book
- A personal greeting from the author, at no extra cost
- A reference work on the case, with more than 400 source references
- The Storting has referred the case to the Office of the Auditor General
What others say · translated from Norwegian and Swedish
«I encourage everyone who is interested in understanding the case to read the book «Forrådt av Norge».»
«Leadership consists of firmness, care and honesty. If this failed in Myanmar, it must be examined. It is in no way acceptable leadership to end up informing on democracy activists to a brutal military junta.»
«Prydz became an important catalyst by systematising the whistleblowers’ documentation and also turning the spotlight on the Norwegian state as Telenor’s majority owner.»
«The book documents that many relevant questions should be asked about the process when Telenor withdrew from Myanmar.»
«You cannot walk the world with a Nobel Peace Prize in one hand, and a telecom license for a dictatorship in the other, and expect not to be called out.»
«There is hardly a business principle or a humanitarian line that was not crossed.»
«This book provides a thorough analysis of Telenor’s serious ties to the military and supports the demand for an independent investigation.»
«Everyone who cares about democracy should read this book.»
«A shocking exposure of the dark and cynical side of Norwegian social democracy that very few have been aware of.»
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Both books
In Startup-Helvete («Startup Hell»), Nicolai Prydz writes candidly about life as an entrepreneur behind the closed doors of business. In Forrådt av Norge, the entrepreneur becomes an activist. Two books, one journey, and a gift for the person who has everything. Both books are in Norwegian.
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About the book
A real-life political thriller
Forrådt av Norge («Betrayed by Norway») takes the reader behind the scenes of a story that begins with idealism and international engagement, and develops into a drama about power, loyalty, human rights and responsibility.
Through documents, whistleblower information, public sources and personal encounters, the book follows a trail from boardrooms in Norway to the military junta’s Myanmar, and a series of decisions that are still debated.
This is not a novel. All events are based on real people, real decisions and publicly documented facts. It reads like a thriller, but it is about a case that still has consequences.
The person behind the story
Ko Jimmy
The physics student who led the student uprising in 1988, and who spent more than twenty years in prison for the struggle for democracy. Behind the walls he met Nilar Thein, through notes passed between the cells. They married, had their daughter Sunshine and continued the struggle side by side.
After the 2021 coup Ko Jimmy went into hiding. In October that year he was arrested. On 23 July 2022 he was executed.
Forrådt av Norge is written for him, and for everyone who paid the price.
Why this book
Some stories are too incredible to be made up
Forrådt av Norge is one of them.
Built on sources
A documentary narrative with more than 400 source references, so readers can check the facts for themselves.
Whistleblowing and power
A story about whistleblowing, power and international business, and about people who risked everything to tell the truth.
From boardroom to military junta
An insight into how decisions in Norwegian boardrooms can have consequences far beyond Norway’s borders.
A book that starts conversations
It invites reflection and discussion about responsibility, ethics and society, at the dinner table and over lunch.
Featured and cited in
Podcasts and interviews
Hear the author tell the story
Nicolai Prydz has told the story in a series of podcasts, in Norwegian, from the book launch in 2025 to the day Kripos and PST moved in on Telenor.
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25 minNess 549 – Hva visste Støre om Telenor-skandalen i Myanmar?
Recorded the same day Kripos and PST moved in at Fornebu. About Telenor being named a formal suspect, and what the government knew.
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46 minNess 519 – Ine Eriksen Søreide lot militærdiktaturet herje
With former human rights judge Hanne Sophie Greve. About the surveillance equipment Telenor installed in Myanmar, and what the Norwegian authorities knew.
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46 minNess 488 – Støre visste, og grep aldri inn
Norway owned enough to intervene when the military seized power in 2021. Why did it not happen?
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1 h 34 min#766 – Den skjulte skandalen: Telenor, Myanmar og regjeringen
The long conversation: from Telenor’s entry into Myanmar to the surveillance and the government’s role.
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1 h 8 minLessNess 5 – Hva visste Støre-regjeringen, og hvorfor gjorde de ingenting?
With Hanne Sophie Greve. About the data sharing after the coup and the people who were affected.
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Telenors mareritt i Myanmar
E24’s podcast about Telenor in Myanmar after the coup, with Nicolai Prydz as guest.
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46 minNess 179 – Har Telenor og norske politikere blod på hendene?
About the book and Telenor’s data sharing, just after the launch in June 2025.
Watch and listen →
The author
Nicolai Prydz
Economics graduate from the University of St Andrews and entrepreneur. Travelled to Myanmar with former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik in 2011–2013, met Aung San Suu Kyi and initiated the Aung San Suu Kyi World Freedom Fund. After the coup he became an adviser to the telecom minister in Myanmar’s government in exile.
Talks
From entrepreneur to activist
Hear the wild entrepreneur story that only makes sense in hindsight. From the Aung San Suu Kyi fund and the meeting with Ko Jimmy, through the conflict with Telenor over his start-up, to the role of adviser to the exile government’s telecom minister in Myanmar.
In September 2026, Kripos and PST searched Telenor’s headquarters. The company is formally under suspicion («siktet») of complicity in crimes against humanity.
A talk for executives, boards and anyone who wants to understand what is at stake when business, politics and human rights meet. Available in English and Norwegian.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Are all the books signed?
Yes. Every copy is signed by hand by Nicolai Prydz, including the book bundle. Please note that the books are written in Norwegian.
Is Forrådt av Norge a novel?
No. It reads like a political thriller, but every event is based on real people, real decisions and publicly documented facts, with more than 400 source references.
What is the book bundle?
Both of Nicolai Prydz’s books, Startup-Helvete and Forrådt av Norge, signed, for NOK 699. You save NOK 100.
Can I get a personal dedication?
Yes. Click «Add a personal greeting from the author» when ordering and write who the book is for. If you order several books, feel free to write one greeting per book.
When must I order to receive the book before Christmas?
Order by 15 December for delivery before Christmas (within Norway).
What does shipping cost?
NOK 60 per book with Posten/Bring. The book bundle counts as two books. We currently deliver within Norway only. Shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.
How does the volume discount work?
For Forrådt av Norge: 1 book NOK 450, 2 books NOK 900, 3 books NOK 1,200 and 5 books NOK 2,000. Buying for a company or organisation? Get in touch.
How can I pay?
With the payment methods shown at checkout. All payments are encrypted and processed by Shopify.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Yes, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the day you receive the item. Books with a personal dedication are exempt, as they have been personalised. Read more under Right of withdrawal.
How do I book a talk?
Send a request via the talks page, and we will get in touch to agree on date, format and fee. Talks are available in English and Norwegian.