From the NFL to Jail? Former football player Buster Skrine was arrested at Toronto Airport. The 34-year-old is said to have defrauded several banks in Canada out of more than $100,000, Canadian authorities announced.
Accordingly, 15 charges were brought against the ex-athlete. According to the indictment, he is accused of “fraud and possession of property obtained through criminal offenses”. The former cornerback is said to have used his status as an ex-NFL player to trick banks.
Skrine is said to have forged checks and opened accounts at various banks. The 34-year-old is said to have withdrawn money from the checks that were paid in – long before the banks noticed that the documents were forged.
According to Durham police, there is “reason to believe” that the ex-athlete is said to have carried out “similar scams across Canada”.
According to CTV News Toronto, the officials have been investigating since last month and have prevented a possible escape to the United States by accessing them.
The cornerback was drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns in 2011. After four years in Cleveland, he also played for the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans.
2023-08-11 22:18:49
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