Ólafur Þór Hauksson
Ólafur Þór Hauksson is an Icelandic district prosecutor known for his involvement in significant legal investigations. Recently, he was in the news for confirming the completion of an extensive four-year investigation into the sale and disposal of two ships, Goðafoss and Laxfoss, by the company Eimskip. The investigation raised concerns about potential violations of international agreements related to ship recycling, and the case is now awaiting a decision on whether charges will be filed.
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Recent news mentions
Ólafur Þór Hauksson stated that the situation regarding Karl Ingi was carefully reviewed.
Treystir Karli Inga þrátt fyrir handtöku
Iceland· 2025-11-07
Ólafur Þór Hauksson héraðssaksóknari says that the investigation is in its early stages.
„Við munum nota öll úrræði sem okkur standa til boða“Iceland· 2025-11-07
Ólafur Þór Hauksson is a district prosecutor who commented on the arrests related to alleged collusion among waste management company employees.
Sex handteknir og gögn haldlögðIceland· 2025-10-23Ólafur Þór confirmed that the state prosecutor dismissed the complaint against him.
Kæru á hendur héraðssaksóknara vísað fráIceland· 2025-10-17
Ólafur Þór Hauksson is a district prosecutor involved in a case regarding alleged misconduct by a former employee.
Fundur með fréttamanni upphaf málsinsIceland· 2025-09-02
Ólafur Þór Hauksson, the district prosecutor, requested documents from Helgi Seljan.
Afhenti gögnin á minnislykliIceland· 2025-09-01
Ólafur Þór Hauksson, the district prosecutor, filed a complaint against Jón Óttar Ólafsson for alleged data leaks from the office.
Vann fyrir PPP og saksóknaraIceland· 2025-08-30Ólafur Þór Hauksson is the district prosecutor who filed a complaint against Jón Óttar.
Starfsmaður héraðssaksóknara með stöðu sakborningsIceland· 2025-08-29
Ólafur Þór Hauksson, the district prosecutor, rejects all accusations made in an interview with Jón Óttar Ólafsson.
Er búinn að grafa upp „fullgildar skýringar“Iceland· 2025-05-13
Ólafur is accused of leaking documents to the media that allegedly show embezzlement by the owners of PPP.
Segist hafa verið leiddur í gildruIceland· 2025-05-13
Ólafur Þór Hauksson is a prosecutor who signed the controversial contract with the consulting firm PPP.
„Þetta er algjörlega út úr korti“Iceland· 2025-05-13
Ólafur Þór Hauksson is the district prosecutor who expressed great surprise and indignation regarding the actions of the research company PPP.
Gagnaleki ræddur á AlþingiIceland· 2025-05-12
Ólafur Þór Hauksson, the district prosecutor, believes there is currently no reason for resignation due to extensive data theft from the office of the special prosecutor.
Ekki ástæða til afsagnar sem stendurIceland· 2025-05-10Ólafur Þór Hauksson is a former special prosecutor and current district prosecutor.
„Þessi auma málsvörn sérstaks saksóknara“Iceland· 2025-05-09
Ólafur Þór Hauksson is a former special prosecutor and current district prosecutor who is called to resign due to the case.
„Þessi auma málsvörn sérstaks saksóknara“Iceland· 2025-05-08Ólafur Þór Hauksson is the district prosecutor who confirmed the data he reviewed was from the office.
„Gengur gegn öllum prinsippum“Iceland· 2025-05-07
Ólafur Þór Hauksson, the district prosecutor, expressed being in a state of shock after the revelations regarding the case.
Segir viðkvæmum gögnum hafa verið stoliðIceland· 2025-05-07
Ólafur Þór Hauksson, the district prosecutor, comments on the impact of the Kveik report regarding former police officers involved in espionage.
„Í hálfgerðu áfalli“Iceland· 2025-04-30
Ólafur Þór Hauksson confirmed the completion of the investigation into the disposal of the ships.
Rannsókn lokið á förgun Goðafoss og LaxfossIceland· 2025-04-07