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Spanish gatecrasher of official events face charges over TV interview
A Spanish student who gate-crashed the coronation reception of King Felipe VI could face prosecution over claims he made in a TV interview.
Francisco Nicolas Gomez Iglesias was arrested last month for fraud, forgery and impersonating government officials but later released on bail.
Mr Gomez said on Sunday that he had been invited to events by government ministers.
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Mr Gomez's exploits gained notoriety after his arrest last month when photos, thought to be genuine, surfaced of him in the company of various politicians and members of the royal family.
A search of his house revealed fake government vehicle permits, a police siren and two official Civil Guard and National Police licence plates.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30214855
Francisco Nicolas Gomez Iglesias was arrested last month for fraud, forgery and impersonating government officials but later released on bail.
Mr Gomez said on Sunday that he had been invited to events by government ministers.
...
Mr Gomez's exploits gained notoriety after his arrest last month when photos, thought to be genuine, surfaced of him in the company of various politicians and members of the royal family.
A search of his house revealed fake government vehicle permits, a police siren and two official Civil Guard and National Police licence plates.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30214855
This sounds like a real security problem.
More: http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/meet-babyfaced-little-nicolas-the-man-who-tricked-the-whole-of-spain--lJ4Q6YKHdx
http://www.newsweek.com/20-year-old-alleged-spanish-con-man-texted-king-and-gained-access-national-286663
But who knows which of the photos are genuine?