Speaking through an interpreter, the suspect in court for the brief hearing in the eastern Dutch city of Zwolle told judges that he was a victim of mistaken identity. Prosecutors believe he is Tewelde Goitom and say they have witnesses who have identified him. The Dutch national forensics lab is carrying out an investigation to confirm his identity. Dutch prosecutors say they have jurisdiction to put him on trial because some of his alleged crimes happened in the Netherlands. The suspect's Dutch lawyer, Richard van der Weide, told judges he would likely challenge the court's jurisdiction at a later hearing.

Source: Libya Today January 10, 2023 13:10 UTC