Boston bomber Tsarnev's friend Remanded in custody by Judge *** wired $71,000 to people in six countries

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Khairullozhon Matanov was arrested Friday morning on obstruction charges related to the Boston Marathon bombing

A friend of Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev wired more than $71,000 to people in six countries and used fake names several times for the transactions - including while Tsarnaev was on a pilgrimage in Russia, according to prosecutors. 

Khairullozhon Matanov, 23, is accused of deleting computer files and lying to agents investigating the 2013 bombings, which killed three and injured more than 260.

Prosecutors accuse the immigrant from Kyrgyzstan of a 'pattern of deceit' in dealing with authorities as they investigated the bomb attacks. 

At a detention hearing, Matanov waived his right to seek release on bail. His lawyer said Matanov has no family here, lost his job as a cab driver after his indictment last week and has nowhere to go if he were released.

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Khairullozhon Matanov, right, appeared in a Boston courtroom on Wednesday to answer charges he hindered the federal investigation of his friends, the Tsarnaev brothers

Prosecutors portrayed Matanov as a close friend of Tamerlan Tsarnaev and an acquaintance of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the two brothers authorities say planted two bombs near the marathon's finish line.

Through the testimony of an FBI agent, they also described a series of money transfers in which they said Matanov often used fake names.

Agent Timothy McElroy said that between 2010 and 2013, Matanov sent more than $71,000 to 15 people in six countries. McElroy said agents determined that most of the money — about $56,590 — was sent to Matanov's family, while the rest — about $14,800 — went to non-family.

Matanov's lawyer, Edward Hayden, said the money transfers 'had nothing to do with terrorism.'

'He was uncomfortable sending all the money in his own name,' he said.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Garland said Matanov had repeatedly deceived authorities when questioned about his relationship with Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the days after the bombings. Garland said his "pattern of deceit" was also shown through Matanov's use of aliases when sending money. He also argued Matanov was a flight risk.