A former NFL player is in a ton of trouble across the border.
Darryl Frank ‘Buster’ Skrine is facing fraud-related charges after he allegedly attended “numerous” banks and used fraudulent checks to withdraw more than $100,000 in cash, police say.
More from TMZ on what the former NFL defensive back is accused of doing:
“The Durham Regional Police Service said Wednesday that Skrine had attended “numerous financial institutions” recently in order to illegally obtain cash. They claimed as part of his scheme, Skrine would identify himself as a retired NFL player, open bank accounts with fraudulent checks, and then obtain a portion of the dough before the check cleared.
They said Skrine did this at multiple locations in the Durham Region … adding that they had “reason to believe” he had pulled similar scams all across Canada.”
The 34-year-old was arrested Skrine at Pearson International Airport on Wednesday after learning he had made plans to travel back to the United States. He was subsequently hit with 14 charges — including fraud and possession of property obtained by crime.
Skrine played in the NFL for 11 seasons, most recently in 2021.
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He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2011 draft. In addition to the Titans and Bears, Skrine also played for the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.
The veteran cornerback played in 28 games for the Bears during the 2019-20 seasons, starting seven. He amassed 114 total tackles, three forced fumbles, two tackles-for-loss, and two quarterback hits during his time in the Windy City.
Skrine finished his career playing for two different teams in 2021: the 49ers and the Titans.
Over his 11 years in the league, Skrine played in 158 games, starting 95. He tallied 590 total tackles (16 for loss), 11 QB hits, 3.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, 88 PBUs, and 10 interceptions over his 11-year NFL career.
