Aug 11

AFC North

Former Browns, Jets Defensive Back Arrested On Fraud Charges

By Chris Rosvoglou Former NFL cornerback Buster Skrine was arrested at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Wednesday. Skrine, 34, is facing multiple fraud charges. According to the Canadian police, Skrine defrauded banks of more than $100,000. The former fifth-round pick apparently pulled this off by using fraudulent checks to open accounts. He would then withdraw money before the checks cleared. Skrine faces four counts of fraud over $5,000 and seven counts of making false statements to produce money among others. The Canadian police believe this scheme Skrine ran lasted at least nine…

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