International conman charged in Dublin

A man believed by gardaí to be a Colombian wanted by authorities in England appeared in court in Dublin today under what an officer said was thought to be a false name.

The man, who told police his name is Alejandro Cuenca, was arrested on Thursday in Dublin by gardai hunting Juan Carlos Guzman-Betancourt, 29, in connection with a burglary at a five star hotel in the city.