ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An ex-NFL player was arrested on charges “related to an extensive financial fraud scheme,” according to Roswell police.
Police said Darryl “Buster” Skrine was arrested Wednesday at a home in Roswell. Skrine allegedly targeted women on dating apps, lying about financial troubles, asking the women for money and promising to repay them from his NFL annuity.
Skrine targeted at least three women, using around $300,000 “to support his lavish lifestyle, including financing Airbnb’s, travel, and gift cards,” according to police.
Buster Skrine(Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
He was arrested and charged with deposit account fraud, identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud, theft by taking, and criminal attempt to commit theft.
Skrine was also wanted by Canadian police after he allegedly fled the country back to the United States after being arrested for over $100,000 in check fraud.
Roswell police said “detectives are working closely with Canadian authorities to ensure Skrine answers for all of his charges in both countries.”
Skrine, a Decatur native, played in the NFL for 11 seasons. He played cornerback for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans.
Anyone with information should contact Roswell police at 770-640-4455 or Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477.
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