46-year-old woman transferred from UK to face Marfin arson charges in Greece

Marfin arson 46-year-old suspect Greece UK extradition Interpol red notice

A 46‑year‑old woman, who lived in Brixton, United Kingdom for six years and is a mother of two, was arrested at London’s Gatwick Airport on 13 July after an Interpol red notice was issued by Greek authorities. She was escorted by a special unit of the Greek police – often referred to as the “Greek FBI” – and flown to Athens, where she was held overnight in the General Police Directorate (GADA) detention facilities.

On Friday she is scheduled to be presented before the Athens public prosecutor, where the international arrest warrant will be executed and she will then be transferred to the investigating magistrate handling the 2010 Marfin Bank arson case. The investigation attributes a supportive role to her during the May 5 2010 attack that killed three bank employees, including a pregnant woman. Two other suspects, both 42‑year‑old men, are already in custody.

The woman maintains her innocence, stating she had no involvement in the arson and is prepared to give her version of events to the authorities.

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46-year-old woman · 46-year-old woman (unnamed) · 46‑year‑old female suspect · 46‑year‑old suspect (unnamed) · 46‑year‑old woman (unnamed) · Athens · Elena Argiriou · Eleni Argiriou · Gatwick Airport · General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA) · Greek Organized Crime Unit · Greek Police

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[● 16 SOURCES] She is accused of an auxiliary role in the 5 May 2010 arson attack on the Marfin bank in Athens. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[● 16 SOURCES] She is a mother of two and had been living in Brighton, United Kingdom for several years. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[● 16 SOURCES] The 2010 Marfin bank arson killed three bank employees, including a pregnant woman. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[● 16 SOURCES] After prosecutors, she will be referred to the investigating judge handling the case. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Two other male suspects, both aged 42, are detained in Malandrino and Nafplio prisons. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[● 16 SOURCES] The woman was arrested at Gatwick Airport on 13 July 2026 after an Interpol Red Notice was activated. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[● 16 SOURCES] She was extradited to Greece and arrived in Athens on the night of 6 August 2026. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more
[DISPUTED] She will appear before Greek prosecutors on Friday morning for the execution of the arrest warrant. aegeanews.gr · www.in.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · thriassio.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +7 more