Identity unknown: man of many names charged over fraud, forgery and fake ID
The 32-year-old goes by the name Paul Sorin Kimpian and investigators believe he has also used the aliases Roman Janecek and Jean Paul Fontaine in the past.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 24 after he was arrested by Queensland Police over a string of fraud and theft charges.
But his true name and address remain unknown, police said.
"Anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations, including the man's identity and residence, or anyone connected to him, is encouraged to contact police," investigators said.
The alleged conman is accused of committing fraud, attempted fraud, stealing and receiving tainted property by police.
He was also charged with forgery, possessing false foreign travel documents and dealing with identification information.
The 32-year-old was known to spend time in Brisbane and Gold Coast, and to travel on public transport.
Police also believe he may have visited Cairns.
Investigators described him as being of Romanian appearance, around 184 centimetres tall, with balding dark brown hair and a moustache.
He has been remanded in custody as the investigation continues.
"Police encourage anyone who notices fraudulent transactions on their accounts to immediately notify their financial institution, then report the matter to police and seek any personal support you may need," Queensland Police said.
Victims of a scam can make a report with ReportCyber. Anyone with information relating to a scam, can report it to ScamWatch.
Any victims of identity theft or fraud can find options for support services at IDCare.
Police are calling for help to determine the true identity of an alleged conman facing fraud charges.
The 32-year-old goes by the name Paul Sorin Kimpian and investigators believe he has also used the aliases Roman Janecek and Jean Paul Fontaine in the past.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 24 after he was arrested by Queensland Police over a string of fraud and theft charges.
But his true name and address remain unknown, police said.
"Anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations, including the man's identity and residence, or anyone connected to him, is encouraged to contact police," investigators said.
The alleged conman is accused of committing fraud, attempted fraud, stealing and receiving tainted property by police.
He was also charged with forgery, possessing false foreign travel documents and dealing with identification information.
The 32-year-old was known to spend time in Brisbane and Gold Coast, and to travel on public transport.
Police also believe he may have visited Cairns.
Investigators described him as being of Romanian appearance, around 184 centimetres tall, with balding dark brown hair and a moustache.
He has been remanded in custody as the investigation continues.
"Police encourage anyone who notices fraudulent transactions on their accounts to immediately notify their financial institution, then report the matter to police and seek any personal support you may need," Queensland Police said.
Victims of a scam can make a report with ReportCyber. Anyone with information relating to a scam, can report it to ScamWatch.
Any victims of identity theft or fraud can find options for support services at IDCare.
Police are calling for help to determine the true identity of an alleged conman facing fraud charges.
The 32-year-old goes by the name Paul Sorin Kimpian and investigators believe he has also used the aliases Roman Janecek and Jean Paul Fontaine in the past.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 24 after he was arrested by Queensland Police over a string of fraud and theft charges.
But his true name and address remain unknown, police said.
"Anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations, including the man's identity and residence, or anyone connected to him, is encouraged to contact police," investigators said.
The alleged conman is accused of committing fraud, attempted fraud, stealing and receiving tainted property by police.
He was also charged with forgery, possessing false foreign travel documents and dealing with identification information.
The 32-year-old was known to spend time in Brisbane and Gold Coast, and to travel on public transport.
Police also believe he may have visited Cairns.
Investigators described him as being of Romanian appearance, around 184 centimetres tall, with balding dark brown hair and a moustache.
He has been remanded in custody as the investigation continues.
"Police encourage anyone who notices fraudulent transactions on their accounts to immediately notify their financial institution, then report the matter to police and seek any personal support you may need," Queensland Police said.
Victims of a scam can make a report with ReportCyber. Anyone with information relating to a scam, can report it to ScamWatch.
Any victims of identity theft or fraud can find options for support services at IDCare.
Police are calling for help to determine the true identity of an alleged conman facing fraud charges.
The 32-year-old goes by the name Paul Sorin Kimpian and investigators believe he has also used the aliases Roman Janecek and Jean Paul Fontaine in the past.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 24 after he was arrested by Queensland Police over a string of fraud and theft charges.
But his true name and address remain unknown, police said.
"Anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations, including the man's identity and residence, or anyone connected to him, is encouraged to contact police," investigators said.
The alleged conman is accused of committing fraud, attempted fraud, stealing and receiving tainted property by police.
He was also charged with forgery, possessing false foreign travel documents and dealing with identification information.
The 32-year-old was known to spend time in Brisbane and Gold Coast, and to travel on public transport.
Police also believe he may have visited Cairns.
Investigators described him as being of Romanian appearance, around 184 centimetres tall, with balding dark brown hair and a moustache.
He has been remanded in custody as the investigation continues.
"Police encourage anyone who notices fraudulent transactions on their accounts to immediately notify their financial institution, then report the matter to police and seek any personal support you may need," Queensland Police said.
Victims of a scam can make a report with ReportCyber. Anyone with information relating to a scam, can report it to ScamWatch.
Any victims of identity theft or fraud can find options for support services at IDCare.
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