Arthur Kaliyev, a forward for the Ottawa Senators and former player for the New York Rangers, is at the center of a big gambling scandal. His ex-girlfriend, model Lauren Mochen, said he took more than $50,000 from her to pay for his gambling addiction. Reports say that Kaliyev, who also played for the Los Angeles Kings, used fake checks. He messed with Mochen’s money during their three-year relationship.
A Disturbing Story of Money Lies and Gambling Debts
Mochen says that Kaliyev took money out of her PayPal account to pay off gambling debts. He owed a lot of money to Kings players and staff. She talked about times when fake checks bounced, settlements with teammates, and hidden gambling losses on offshore betting sites like Bovada. These sites are against the law in California where the couple lived. Kaliyev’s gambling problems are said to have hurt his standing with the Kings. Teammates say he owes a lot of money.
Problems with the bank and lawsuits are in progress
The scandal got worse when Mochen found out her bank accounts had negative balances and fake transactions. These were linked to Kaliyev’s actions. Because of suspicious financial activity connected to his family’s business, Kaliyev’s bank accounts were frozen. After their breakup, Mochen has filed police reports and complaints about the alleged fraud. Kaliyev’s agent and Kings officials reportedly knew about his gambling problems. However, they did nothing, and legal pressure is growing.
Current Situation and Effect on the NHL
Kaliyev recently signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators. He has been playing in the minors with their AHL team. The gambling allegations and unpaid debts have put a damper on his NHL career. Consequently, he may have to wait longer to be traded or practice because of these financial problems. The scandal brings to light ongoing worries about gambling in professional hockey.
