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.

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