Patrick Spagnol, 28 of Zejtun this morning pleaded not guilty to having defrauded 12 people for a total of under €2,000 and breaking the conditions of a previous release.
A court heard that the accused allegedly approached elderly people, telling them he was a relative of theirs, and asking them for money.
He was given between €40 and €80 from each person.
Mr Spagnol was remanded in custody.