นสพ.คอม - Arrests in Cyprus body theft case

<body> <h1>Arrests in Cyprus body theft case</h1> <p> The body was inside another grave and covered with a thin layer of soil Three men have been arrested in connection with the theft of the corpse of Cyprus s ex-President Tassos Papadopoulos, officials say. Police said they had arrested two Greek Cypriots and a foreign national on suspicion of involvement in the theft. One of the Greek Cypriots was already serving a prison sentence for other offences, a spokesman said. The body was stolen three months ago and found in a cemetery in Nicosia late on Monday after an anonymous tip-off. DNA tests confirmed it was that of Mr Papadopoulos. Police spokesman Michalis Katsounotos told the AP news agency that the suspects will appear in court on Wednesday. He said police will request they be kept in custody pending further investigations. Another report said the foreign national under arrest was an Indian. Earlier, Justice Minister Loucas Louca said the thieves had made a ransom demand, although no money was paid. There was no political mo </p> </body>