Conman who posed as Dubai prince sentenced to 20 years in jail

A Lebanese man who posed as a Dubai prince has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a United States (US) federal court in San Antonio for wire fraud.

Alex Georges Tannous, a 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based businessman and



diplomat, falsely claimed to be wealthy and connected to Emirati royalty.

According to court documents, Tannous promised victims lucrative investment opportunities, requiring an initial payment from them to initiate the flow of funds.