Arthur Kaliyev, a former player for the New York Rangers, faces accusations from his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Mochen, of using her money for gambling, as reported by The New York Post.
Reports suggest he deceived her into cashing fake checks under the guise of repaying a $400 debt he owed her PayPal account.
Kaliyev allegedly accessed Mochen’s account by claiming his own accounts were frozen.
Mochen stated the scheme persisted as she continued to cash checks he purported were from his parents’ company.
Subsequently, Kaliyev would have her digitally transfer money to him.
On a trip, Mochen was informed by her bank that the checks were fake, discovering her account was overdrawn.
Like Family
During the 2023/24 NHL season, Mochen financially supported her boyfriend, even though he claimed his parents were taking his money; yet, he had acquired new Gucci shoes.
Kaliyev became close to Mochen’s family, complicating matters further.
He bonded with her stepfather over golf and shared a rapport with her mother.
Mochen noted a shift as Kaliyev increasingly focused on sports, which she linked to potential betting habits.
Getting Her Money Back
Mochen intends to press charges, supported by a TikTok series where she alleges Kaliyev opened a secret joint PayPal account, siphoning over $14,000 from her.
Immediately after their breakup, she filed an incident report.
To date, Kaliyev has not been charged, and the report remains unverified.
Debts Unpaid
Mochen isn’t alone; Kaliyev reportedly borrowed money from multiple Kings players for gambling purposes, yet to settle those debts.
His gambling issues and substantial debts led to restrictions from team practices.
The Rangers refused to trade or release him until debts were resolved.
Mochen disclosed that he borrowed money from her to repay trainers, which he never did.
The Lie Unravels
Mochen gradually realized Kaliyev had a gambling issue.
After being declined for a joint account by Chase Bank, her suspicions grew.
They succeeded in opening one through another bank, leading Mochen to uncover transactions with Crypto.com and FanDuel.
Her investigation revealed a transaction linked to Bovada, a betting site illegal in the U.S., she alleges, according to the Post.
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