NHL player Arthur Kaliyev is facing serious allegations of fraud and gambling addiction after his girlfriend and teammates accused him of scamming them out of significant sums of money. According to claims by model and former girlfriend Lauren Mochen, Kaliyev used a combination of fake checks, intimidation tactics, and manipulation to obtain over $50,000 from her during their three-year relationship.
The situation reportedly began in 2023 when Kaliyev claimed his family had sent him a check to reimburse Mochen for an accidental use of her PayPal account. Mochen had previously agreed to link her account to Kaliyev’s card, allowing him to transfer money through her account, but later found herself in a financial dilemma after she deposited checks into her bank account, which were later found to be fraudulent. The incident reportedly led to Kaliyev being barred from practices due to unpaid debts to teammates, including Kings players who claimed he owed them approximately $50,000.
The New York Post reported that Mochen had filed an incident report with her hometown police station to dispute the allegations and seek compensation, as the situation seems to have affected not only her but also other teammates and individuals associated with Kaliyev. The article highlights the broader implications of Kaliyev’s alleged fraudulent activities, including the potential for similar issues to arise among other athletes, raising concerns about the financial integrity of high-profile individuals in sports.