A woman who has claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been remanded into custody after being charged with stalking the parents and siblings of the missing girl by turning up at the family home, leaving voicemails and sending messages.
Julia Wandel, also known as Julia Wandelt, was arrested at Bristol Airport on Wednesday.
Appearing at Leicester Magistrates' Court, the defendant spoke to say her full name was Julia Wandel "according to court documents", gave her date of birth and gave no indication as to her pleas.
The 23-year-old is accused of stalking Kate, Gerry, Sean and Amelie McCann between 3 January 2024 and 15 February 2025.
Madeleine McCann disappeared from her bedroom on 3 May 2007 during a family holiday in Portugal while her parents were dining with friends nearby in the resort of Praia da Luz.
The court heard Ms Wandel is alleged to have attended the family home on 2 May and 7 December last year.
She is also accused of sending a letter, calls, voicemails and WhatsApp messages to Kate and Gerry McCann.
The court was told the defendant sent Amelie and Sean McCann Instagram messages between 3 January and 29 December last year.
All four stalking offences carry a maximum penalty of 12 months in custody and/or an unlimited fine.
Ms Wandel, who is originally from Poland, was remanded into custody to appear for a plea hearing at Leicester Crown Court on April 7.
A second woman, 60, from Wales, who was also arrested at the airport on suspicion of stalking, has been released on bail, police added.
