> He acknowledged that some parts of his stories were "beautified" by him to make them more appealing to the readers. I think you are underselling it. Quoting

> He acknowledged that some parts of his stories were "beautified" by him to make them more appealing to the readers. I think you are underselling it. Quoting from Der Spiegel[1], "he included individuals in his stories who he had never met or spoken to, telling their stories or quoting them. (...) He also made up dialogue and quotes." [1] http://m.spiegel.de/international/the-relotius-case-answers-to-the-most-important-questions-a-1244653.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/the-relotius-case-answers-...