Emmanuel Clase
Arrested by FBI
… For Pitch-Rigging Case
Revealed
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested by FBI brokers at John F. Kennedy Worldwide Airport on Thursday in connection to his pitch-rigging indictment.
John Marzulli from the Jap District of New York DOJ confirmed to TMZ Sports activities the arrest came about about an hour in the past … following his arrival from the Dominican Republic.
This comes days after the DOJ indicted 27-year-old Clase on Sunday associated to a playing scheme. In response to courtroom paperwork obtained by TMZ Sports activities, Clase allegedly rigged bets by tipping off co-conspirators on pitches he deliberate to throw earlier than video games.
Prosecutors declare the alleged scheme helped co-conspirators earn no less than $400K from their wagers.
Clase’s teammate, pitcher Luis Ortiz, was additionally indicted on comparable fees and was arrested in Boston on Sunday.
“The defendants’ alleged greed not solely established an unfair benefit for choose bettors, but additionally sullied the fame of America’s pastime,” mentioned Christopher G. Raia, FBI Assistant Director in Cost.
“The FBI will guarantee any particular person who exploits their place as an expert athlete on the expense of others strikes out.”
If convicted, Clase and Ortiz every face many years in jail … however each pitchers’ reps have denied any wrongdoing.
