Two 42-year-old men arrested over the arson attack on the Marfin Bank building in May 2010 have been temporarily remanded in custody following a lengthy questioning process, with the decision agreed upon by the investigating magistrate and prosecutor.

Both men face charges of multiple intentional homicide.

The two suspects were brought to Building 9 of the former Evelpidon Military Academy courthouse complex on Tuesday morning under heavy police security measures, while supporters from various groups gathered outside the court.

At the start of proceedings, the defence lawyers for the two defendants submitted written statements to the third investigating magistrate.

The arrests were made following a new investigation by Greek police, 16 years after the Marfin tragedy. The case file includes evidence that was reassessed by the relevant authorities of the Hellenic Police and subsequently forwarded to the judiciary.

The arson attack on May 5, 2010, resulted in the deaths of three employees at the Marfin Bank branch on Stadiou Street: Angeliki Papathanassopoulou, who was four months pregnant, Paraskevi Zoulia and Epameinondas Tsakalis. The three victims became trapped inside the building as it was engulfed in flames.

46-Year-Old Woman to Be Extradited to Greece

Meanwhile, a 46-year-old Greek woman arrested at London’s Gatwick Airport following the activation of an Interpol Red Notice issued by Greek authorities appeared today before Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

She was arrested in the United Kingdom over alleged involvement in the 2010 Marfin arson attack.

During her court appearance, the 46-year-old waived all legal remedies available under British law in order to avoid challenging the Interpol Red Notice for her extradition to Greece. She accepted the request of Greek police authorities for her extradition and signed a letter committing not to change her decision.

She is expected to return to Greece by air, accompanied by police officers, within the coming days. Upon arrival, she will be taken before an investigating magistrate to provide testimony.

According to a spokesperson for the UK’s National Crime Agency, the woman’s arrest was carried out by officers from the National Extradition Unit (NEU).

In recent days, the 46-year-old has maintained her innocence through her lawyer. After it became known that she was wanted by Greek authorities, she stated that she intended to return to Greece immediately and had even purchased a ticket to travel back.