MEP at heart of EU corruption case to remain in custody

Greek politician and former European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili, right (European Parliament via AP/PA)

A Greek European politician charged with corruption in an alleged plot by a Gulf country that is tarnishing EU institutions will stay in detention until at least next week after her hearing by a judge was postponed, judicial officials said.

Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili, whose term in office was terminated this week by fellow politicians, had been set to appear on Wednesday before a judge in Brussels alongside three other people who have been arrested in connection with the case.