MLB Pitchers Indicted in Alleged Bet Rigging Scheme
Summary
Major League Baseball pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges related to a scheme to influence bets on baseball games. The charges include conspiracy, wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Ortiz was arrested, while Clase has not yet been taken into custody.Key Facts
- MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are accused of fixing bets on baseball games.
- The indictment includes charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
- Ortiz was arrested in Boston, while Clase has not been caught yet.
- The alleged scheme involved manipulating "prop-bets," which are wagers on specific outcomes in games.
- Ortiz allegedly received $5,000 and $7,000 for throwing intentional balls in games in June 2025.
- If found guilty, both players could face up to 65 years in prison.
- MLB placed both players on administrative leave and referred the case to federal authorities.
- U.S. Attorney stated the athletes broke the trust of fans and the sport by fixing games.
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