https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tattoos-gave-fugitive-nicholas-alahverdian-away-v2cg2ds9f

Tattoos gave fugitive Nicholas Alahverdian away

An American fugitive who faked his death and disguised himself with a blond moustache and a well-spoken English accent had his cover blown by his tattoos, a court was told.

Nicholas Alahverdian, 34, who also goes by the names of Arthur Knight and Nicholas Rossi, appeared in court yesterday to deny being the man the FBI and Interpol are after.

He was arrested last month at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) after he contracted Covid-19 and is facing extradition to the US, where he is wanted in connection with sexual assault and fraud charges.

Police and hospital staff identified Alahverdian as being Rossi from tattoos on his body that matched pictures the police had.