44-year-old Ali Charafe Damache who was last week charged with sending a menacing telephone message has been refused bail by the High Court.
Prosecutors who opposed bail told the High Court that investigators were not sure of the true identity of the accused as he travelled to Ireland on false documents in 2000, had previously used other names, had Algerian and Irish passports and recently moved address.
Mr Justice Paul Butler agreed there was a real doubt about his identity and questioned Mr Damache's propensity to use false documents.
'He's a very real risk,' said the judge. 'His affidavit is highly questionable.'
Michael O'Higgins, for Mr Damache, argued that his client was not a flight risk as he has lived in Ireland for ten years, had an ex-wife in Cork and a partner who is pregnant.
However Mr Justice Butler said means of international travel were available to the accused.
'We know has had the propensity to use false documents, he's a real flight risk,' added the judge.
Mr Damache of John Collins House, High Street, Waterford, was remanded in custody.
