An alleged fraud artist and con man who targeted young men using the dating app Grindr has been taken into custodyChristian Michael Lee Richardson, 39, was arrested by Burnaby RCMP on Friday after a tip was received from the public. Accused arrested Fri in Burnaby after tip to @BurnabyRCMP.In custody pending court appearance Wed. Click https://t.co/P93TpoLpe2 for info. pic.twitter.com/Q7K8FTE4xb —@WestVanPolicePolice say both victims reported meeting a man, who identified himself as Richard or "Quantum," through the app. Victims were encouraged to set up a bank account in their own name and then cash cheques provided by Richardson. Richardson remains in custody and will appear in North Vancouver Provincial Court on Wednesday.

Source: CBC News April 23, 2018 16:41 UTC