Sourced from cairns.com.au
Thomas Chamberlain
Update 27 July 2009 here
Update 29 July 2009 here
A 26 year old French national who has been studying in Sydney, has left a trail of debts and convictions during his visit to the Whitsundays.
Now believed to be in hiding in Cairns with other French backpackers, Abdelkarim Serhani conned $42,000 worth of goods and services over 16 days during his stay on Hamilton Island, and a $3,000 fraud in Airlie Beach. To top off his adventures in our region, Serhani was also caught drink driving.
Serhani has been labelled "The False Prince", and has conned his way all around the world, persuading people with his charm and acting, to obtain the use of palaces and limos, so he could wine and dine women he was attracted too.
A quick search on Google shows up 920 entries for Serhani, and over a dozen photos.
Those wishing to catch up with this gentleman will be interested to know that he is due to appear in the Proserpine Magistrates' Court on Monday, 27 July, 9am
Map - location of Proserpine Magistrates' CourtFrench news article from Daily Motion translated into English
Video interview with Serhani
Editors Note: Since we ran this story, we have seen a a lot of people being directed to this website after searching for 'Abdelkarim Serhani'. Please note Mr Serhani has to appear at the court at the mentioned date.
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