Former Newcastle player charged with fraud and money laundering
Nile Ranger used to play for the club.
Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger has been charged with fraud and money laundering offences.
The 25-year-old footballer is accused of conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in February last year.
The Metropolitan Police said the offences relate to the obtaining of a vulnerable person's bank account details by phone with a view to getting hold of their money.
Ranger was charged on Monday and appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in London today.
The player, from north London, has previously played for Newcastle and England Under-19s, moving to join Southend this year.