Architect arrested in Greece over 2005 Pakistan building collapse

The unidentified 71-year-old was apprehended on Sunday during a passport control on the island of Zante, police said in a statement. He is of Pakistani origin and Interpol had issued an international warrant for his arrest.

The architect faces manslaughter charges over the collapse of the apartment building in Islamabad during an earthquake in October 2005.

According to Greek police officials, the architect was being held on Zante and has denied having anything to do with the building disaster.