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MLB Stars Indicted for Betting Fraud and Bribery

11/14/2025

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Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face charges of wire fraud and bribery for allegedly rigging bets on their pitches.
The indictment states they accepted payoffs totaling thousands to aid gamblers from the Dominican Republic, leading to at least $460,000 in winnings.
Clase was arrested at JFK Airport and released on $600,000 bail, while Ortiz was arrested earlier and released on a $500,000 bond.
Both players have been on paid leave since July as MLB investigates unusual betting activity, and they maintain their innocence.
Their next court appearances are scheduled for December 2, 2023.

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Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face charges of wire fraud and bribery for allegedly rigging bets on their pitches.
The indictment states they accepted payoffs totaling thousands to aid gamblers from the Dominican Republic, leading to at least $460,000 in winnings.
Clase was arrested at JFK Airport and released on $600,000 bail, while Ortiz was arrested earlier and released on a $500,000 bond.
Both players have been on paid leave since July as MLB investigates unusual betting activity, and they maintain their innocence.
Their next court appearances are scheduled for December 2, 2023.