Who is Daejon Love? Man accused of $1.3M scam faces charges

Prosecutors say Daejon Love is a serious flight risk after his arrest over an alleged $1.3 million romance scam

Prosecutors are asking a federal judge to keep Daejon Love in custody, arguing that the man accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player is a serious flight risk.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, federal prosecutors claim Love has "every incentive to flee" if released and argue that the evidence against him is strong.

Authorities allege Love spent years meeting women through dating apps while falsely claiming to be a wealthy NFL player or successful investor. Prosecutors say he and alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan received approximately $1.3 million from victims through purported investment opportunities.

The filing states that 26 women have been identified as alleged victims so far, while the FBI believes there may be additional victims.

Prosecutors also described Love as "nomadic", alleging that he travelled through six states in the weeks before his arrest and frequently stayed at different hotels without maintaining a permanent address. They further claim he had no known legitimate employment or significant community ties to Idaho, where he was arrested.

The government also cited Love's alleged use of multiple aliases and false identities as reasons to question whether he would appear in court if released.

Federal authorities previously accused Love of impersonating a San Francisco 49ers player while allegedly developing romantic relationships with women online and presenting bogus investment opportunities.

Videos obtained by TMZ allegedly show Love promoting an NFL lifestyle to a potential victim, including claims involving luxury cars, homes and wealth. Another video allegedly shows him staging what prosecutors describe as a fake NFL contract signing.

Love and Chan were arrested at Boise Airport on August 24. Both face federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.