Vicky Soteriou, accused of plotting to kill her husband, denied bail

A WIFE accused of plotting with her secret lover to kill her husband on his birthday has been refused bail.

A WIFE accused of plotting with her secret lover to kill her husband on his birthday has been refused bail.

Chris Soteriou was lucky to survive after being repeatedly stabbed as he left his 44th birthday dinner in Brunswick St, Fitzroy in January.

Mother of three Vicky Soteriou, 43, and her lover of ten years Ari Dimitrakis, 48, are charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to murder.

Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard the lovers had each other's names tattooed on their bodies and had even purchased a double burial plot at Keilor cemetery.

Ms Soteriou's tattoo was hidden beneath her wedding ring on her ring finger, while Mr Dimitrakis sported a "Vicky" tattoo on his groin.

Mr Soteriou had superannuation worth $2 million.

He did not know of his wife's decade-long affair until police broke the news as he recovered from his wounds.

Today Magistrate Sarah Dawes said the case against Ms Soteriou was strong.

She had given three different versions of what she knew about the attack on her husband, and had motive and opportunity, the magistrate said.

Ms Dawes noted Ms Soteriou was being treated for depression and had the support of her family

But she had not shown her case was exceptional and Ms Dawes refused to grant bail.

Ms Soteriou, who wore a black ra-ra skirt and tailored jacket, smiled at her relatives in court before being led from the prisoners' dock.

She is due to return to court next month.