Woman remanded in custody over 2010 Marfin bank arson attack

On August 11, 2026, a 46-year-old woman appeared before an investigating magistrate in Athens regarding her alleged involvement in the deadly 2010 arson attack at the Marfin Bank branch. The incident, which occurred during a major protest against the first memorandum on May 5, 2010, resulted in the deaths of three employees, including a pregnant woman. The suspect, a long-term resident of the United Kingdom who was recently extradited to Greece, has been formally remanded in custody following her testimony.

During the proceedings, the defendant denied all charges, with her attorney, Kostas Papadakis, arguing that there is no photographic identification linking her to the scene and that her presence in the protest did not imply involvement in the arson. Conversely, judicial authorities deemed her dangerous and claimed she played a supportive role in the group responsible for the attack. The defense noted that similar investigations in 2022 yielded no evidence against her. The investigation remains ongoing as the case against her proceeds through the Greek judicial system.