Greek woman detained in Britain over deadly Athens Marfin bank arson

A 46-year-old Greek woman accused of involvement in the deadly 2010 arson attack on a Marfin bank branch in central Athens has been arrested in Britain, Greek police sources said.

Greek authorities activated an Interpol Red Notice, leading to the woman's arrest in the United Kingdom, where she has been living for several years, according to the sources.

Extradition proceedings to Greece are expected to begin in the coming days, CE Report quotes ANA-MPA.

The woman's lawyer said her client denied the allegations and, after being informed of the charges, contacted Greece's Homicide Squad to say she intended to return voluntarily to Greece to provide testimony.

The investigation concerns the May 5, 2010, firebomb attack on a Marfin bank branch in Athens, in which three employees died after the building was set ablaze during anti-austerity protests.

Two 42-year-old men have already been arrested in connection with the case and are due to appear before an investigating magistrate on Monday to respond to the charges.

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