Heart patient dies amid claim doctor sought bribe

A judicial inquiry is taking place at a state hospital in Athens where a 67-year-old heart patient died after allegedly being denied timely surgery by a doctor seeking a bribe.

Judicial officials said in a statement that the investigation was ordered on Monday, a day after the patient died.

The 59-year-old surgeon and hospital administrator was arrested last week after receiving a payment of €500 from the heart attack victim in an operation monitored by police. He has been charged with bribery and blackmail.