Police seeking help to identify man charged with six counts of fraud in Queensland

A man charged with multiple fraud offences is also wanted in the United States, it’s been revealed, as police work to confirm his identity.

A man charged with multiple fraud offences is also wanted in the United States, it’s been revealed, as police work to confirm his identity.

Police from the Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch in Queensland released an image of the 32-year-old man, who has been charged with six counts of fraud, and one count each of attempted fraud, stealing, receiving tainted property, dealing with identification information, forgery, possessing false foreign travel documents and contravene police requirement.

Though the man identified himself to police as Paul Sorin Kimpian, he is also believed to go by the names Roman Janecek and Jean Paul Fontaine.

He is described as being of Romanian appearance, approximately 184cm tall, with balding dark brown hair and a moustache, and is believed to frequent the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions and travel via public transport. Police said he may also have recently been in Cairns.

Police have released an image of 32-year-old man known as Paul Sorin Kimpian who has been accused of fraud. Picture: Supplied

Mr Kimpian’s matter was heard at Brisbane Arrests Court on Thursday, with Legal Aid lawyer Ollie Labone telling Magistrate Aaron Simpson his client was seeking a lengthy plea date.

“He doesn’t have any Australian history but I assume the circumstances will require a lengthier plea than normal,” Mr Labone said.

The court also heard that Mr Kimpian – whose fraud matter relates to as much as $10,000 or $12,000 – is wanted overseas.

“There’s an international extradition that will likely be waiting on him, he’s skipped bail in America,” he said.

The fraud matter relates to as much as $12,000. Picture: NewsWire/Nicholas Eagar

Police have put in a request to obtain his American history.

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.

Police also encouraged anyone who notices fraudulent transactions on their accounts to notify their financial institution immediately, then report the matter to police and seek any personal support they may need.

The matter was adjourned to September 11.

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