A Nigerian construction worker was today remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to being in possession of fake Italian documents.

Ruby Okeoma, 28 years old, from Fgura, denied falsifying an Italian passport and an Italian permesso di soggiorno.

Magistrate Doreen Clarke turned down his request for bail and remanded him in custody.

Police Inspector Darren Buhagiar prosecuted.

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