Former New York Rangers player Arthur Kaliyev has been accused by his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Mochen, of using her money for gambling, as reported by The New York Post.
Kaliyev allegedly convinced her to cash fake checks, claiming they were to repay a $400 debt borrowed from her PayPal account.
He reportedly accessed Mochen’s account under the guise of his accounts being frozen.
Mochen describes how the situation persisted, with Kaliyev repeatedly having her cash checks he said were from his parents’ company, then asking her to send him money digitally.
While traveling for a vacation, Mochen was alerted by her bank that the checks were fake, leaving her account overdrawn.
Like Family
Mochen supported her boyfriend financially during the 2023/24 NHL season, paying for everything.
Kaliyev reportedly claimed his parents were taking his money, though Mochen noted he had recently bought new Gucci shoes.
Kaliyev had grown close to Mochen’s family, bonding with her stepfather over golf and confiding in her mother.
Over time, Mochen observed Kaliyev’s increasing focus on sports, which she attributes to potential betting on games.
Getting Her Money Back
Mochen plans to press charges and has detailed in a TikTok series how Kaliyev allegedly opened a secret joint PayPal account to take over $14,000 from her.
Machen filed an incident report shortly after their breakup.
Currently, Kaliyev has not been charged, and the report is unverified.
Debts Unpaid
Kaliyev has reportedly borrowed money for gambling from multiple Kings players, accruing significant debt.
His gambling issues and debts have led to restrictions from team practice, although the Rangers refused to trade or release him until his debts are settled.
Mochen claims Kaliyev borrowed money to pay back trainers but never did.
The Lie Unravels
Mochen realized Kaliyev’s betting problem over time.
After Chase Bank denied opening a joint account, her suspicions grew.
They opened an account elsewhere, where Mochen discovered transactions with Crypto.com and FanDuel.
Further investigation led her to uncover a transaction with an illegal betting site in the U.S., reportedly Bovada, according to the Post.
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