The prosecutor has asked for a bail for jailed businessman Lavrentis Lavrentiadis, pegged at the exorbitant sum of 100 million euros. If the businessman posts the bail he may be released pending trial.

Michalis Matantos, a key suspect in an investigation into bribes allegedly handed to Greek officials in exchange for defense deals was set free on bail.

The judicial council has decided to release Dimitris Kontominas on terms proposed yesterday by inquisitor Giorgos Andreadis, including a 5 million euro bail.