About Youssef Khater
Born 1978. Youssef Khater is a Danish marathon runner, con artist and convict.
Youssef Khater, who was featured on Season 1 Episode 3 of Netflix's Worst Roommate Ever series, is a Danish fraudster who was convicted of attempted murder in Chile and fraud in Denmark. He previously served for 10 years in the Royal Danish Navy. Khater was dishonorably discharged at the age of 28 for fraud.
Khater portrayed himself as an "extreme marathon runner" who befriended sportspeople as part of his cons. After serving time in Denmark, he ran a marathon in Costa Rica in 2015 and thus began his marathon con. In 2017, he was arrested for fraud, but released in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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Who is Youssef Khater?
Danish marathon runner and criminal
When was Youssef Khater born?
Youssef Khater was born on 19 March 1978 in Lebanon.
What is Youssef Khater's occupation?
Youssef Khater is a marathon runner, con artist and convict.
What nationality is Youssef Khater?
Youssef Khater is Danish.
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