This man is so charming that convinced his jailers in the UK into helping him escape from prison. However he has been recaptured and has been arrested in the US.

Who is this criminal mastermind? His name is Juan Carlos Guzmán-Betancourt, who is well known for using his good looks (each to their own I suppose) and charm to steal from the bedrooms of the wealthiest of guests at luxury hotels.

He was caught at the US border coming in from Canada. Even then he tried to talk his way out of his arrest, attempting to convince a border guard that he was not wanting to enter the country but was only seeking help for a broken-down car.

He has been likened to master US conman Frank Abagnale, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film Catch Me If You Can. He is thought to have had at least 10 aliases.

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