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Suite dreams

A young, friendless Elliot Castro found excitement living the fantasy life he�d seen in the movies by stealing credit cards and scamming banks. Then he got caught. Now 24, he�s served his time, gone straight, and co-written a book detailing his exploits and his remorse. Graeme Green meets one of Britain�s unlikeliest super criminals

THE Balmoral occupies a pretty unique place in Elliot Castro's heart. As a young boy, he stood outside, dreaming of one day living among the hotel's rich and successful clientele.