Georgia police arrest man in connection to alleged scam involving CU Boulder

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Police in Georgia tell FOX31 they arrested a man, alleging he told families he could get high school athletes meetings with coaches at the University of Colorado .

Gainesville Police Department Lieutenant Kevin Holbrook in Georgia said the agency arrested and charged Malcolm Walker with theft by deception.

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Holbrook shared the following statement:

Malcolm alleged that he had a son who played for Buford High School and was accepted on scholarship to Colorado University, claiming he could help our victim to the same for their son. Malcom used hope and a future to prey upon our youth, using the goodwill of their parents and guardians…

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