Former NFL cornerback Buster Skrine was arrested on Wednesday morning at his home in Roswell, Georgia, and charged with 18 counts connected to a financial fraud scheme that had targeted women on datings platforms. According to Fox 5 Atlanta , authorities say that Skrine is also wanted in Canada, where he is currently a wanted fugitive, on similar charges.

Authorities allege that Skrine had scammed his victims through dating platforms by telling them bogus stories about financial difficulties and promising repayment from his NFL annuity. Skrine is believed to have scammed at least three victims with losses totaling about $300,000 money which he used to fund a lavish lifestyle including Airbnb rentals, travel, and gift cards. Police began investigating Skrine in July after a victim re

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