false name
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It was his decision to seek treatment for cancer under a false name that led to his capture.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
When he died in Brazil in 1979, he was buried under a false name.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
But Khan was unaware this man had filed the application for her using a false name and listed his own address for future correspondence from immigration authorities, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
When questioned he had initially given a false name of John Lesley, but provided his real telephone number and police were able to ascertain his true identity.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
I grabbed my identity card, the one with my false name – Hannie Van de Berg – on it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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