Model Accuses Nhl Player Arthur Kaliyev Of Financial Manipulation Amid Gambling Allegations

A Suspicious PayPal Arrangement

Model and OnlyFans creator Lauren Mochen was preparing for a dream getaway to the Bahamas with her then-boyfriend, NHL player Arthur Kaliyev, during the summer of 2023 when she noticed financial red flags. Mochen, who was 21 at the time, reported that the former New York Ranger told her his mother had given him a check to reimburse her for money he had "mistakenly" taken from her PayPal account. The funds were supposedly used to pay employees of his family's shipping business.

Kaliyev, an Uzbekistan-born player now with the Ottawa Senators, assured Mochen the $400 check from his mother was just a small part of what he owed. The hockey star's request for Mochen to deposit more checks into her account and then transfer the funds back to him due to his frozen bank account raised eyebrows. She obliged, but when the checks bounced, Mochen found herself in financial turmoil.

“Maybe I was gullible and believed it,” Mochen admitted, reflecting on the situation.

The Financial Fallout

After their Bahamas trip, Mochen discovered her bank account was $7,000 in the red. The bank informed her the checks she deposited were fraudulent. Despite already reimbursing Kaliyev $7,500, she was expected to cover the negative balance. This incident marked just the beginning of a series of troubling financial interactions with the athlete.

Mochen claims that over a three-year period, Kaliyev scammed her out of more than $50,000 to support an alleged gambling addiction. Despite Mochen's attempts to settle the debts, Kaliyev's promises to repay fell through.

Allegations of Gambling Habits

Messages and interactions revealed that Kaliyev owed substantial amounts to former teammates from the Los Angeles Kings, allegedly due to gambling debts. His best friend, Igor Larionov II, even claimed Kaliyev owed "around $50,000" to fellow players. Mochen discovered that Kaliyev used her personal details to set up a separate PayPal account, further exacerbating the financial deceit.

Attempts for Resolution

In September 2024, after their relationship ended, Mochen filed a police report and shared her story on TikTok, hoping for legal action. However, Kaliyev has not faced charges, and Mochen continues to seek resolution. Investigations linked Kaliyev to offshore gambling sites, reflecting a deeper issue with sports betting.

Despite seeking help for Kaliyev through his agent and even consulting NHL resources, Mochen's efforts have yet to yield significant results. The NHL and Ottawa Senators have acknowledged awareness of Mochen's claims but remain non-committal.