The Oslo police have shifted their investigation into the disappearance of Mustafa Ahmed, who was reported missing on October 8, 2024, to a murder inquiry. Initially, the case was treated as a missing person report, but as the investigation progressed through the fall of 2024, evidence suggested that Ahmed may have been the victim of foul play. This led to increased scrutiny from law enforcement and the gathering of various forms of evidence to support the new direction of the case.

Throughout the winter, multiple investigative steps were taken, and by the spring of 2025, authorities firmly categorized the case as a homicide investigation. The police are relying on a combination of factors to reach this conclusion, including the absence of signs of life from Ahmed, witness testimonies, findings from searches, and analysis of digital traces. These pieces of evidence have contributed to the police's growing belief that Ahmed has likely been murdered.

Despite the progress in the investigation, Mustafa Ahmed remains missing and the police have not yet identified a specific location where a criminal act may have occurred. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public, emphasizing the cooperative approach with Ahmed's family as they work to uncover the truth behind his disappearance and potential murder.