Sigurður Stefán Almarsson

criminal

Sigurður Stefán Almarsson, often referred to as the 'Malaga-fanginn', was an Icelandic man who gained notoriety for his incarceration in one of Spain's most infamous prisons, Centro Penitenciaric de Preventivos in Malaga, during the winter of 1984-1985. His legal troubles began when he was arrested for brandishing a toy gun in a drunken altercation, which escalated into a lengthy and highly publicized legal saga in Iceland. Almarsson's case captured the attention of the Icelandic public, leading to widespread sympathy and calls for his release, which eventually came after nine months of imprisonment. His experiences in the Spanish prison system, including encounters with violence and drug use, left a lasting impact on him, shaping his identity as a 'small-time criminal' trying to navigate the complexities of life both inside and outside of incarceration.