A man suspected of masterminding the theft of 600 computers that were being used to attack virtual currencies has escaped custody in Iceland, the Associated Pressreports.
Sindri Thor Stefansson fled a low-security prison through a window and boarded a flight to Sweden at Iceland’s international airport in Keflavik, Police in Iceland said.
He used another man's passport but was identified through surveillance video.
The stolen computers, which are still missing, are worth $2m.
Mr Stefansson was among 11 people arrested in February suspected of involvement in the case, dubbed the "Big Bitcoin Heist.”
If used for its original purpose — to create new Bitcoins (Bitcoin) — the thieves could turn a massive profit.
Jakobsdottir was among five Nordic prime ministers who met with India’s prime minister Tuesday in Stockholm.
An international warrant has been issued for Mr Stefansson's arrest.
By Siranush Ghazanchyan