Tamra Judge expressed her shock and disgust over her “Real Housewives of Orange County” co-star Ryan Boyajian’s alleged involvement in a million-dollar MLB gambling scandal on a recent episode of her podcast. She was surprised by the severity of the situation and indicated that it was not the kind of drama she signed up for when joining the show. Despite the dark turn of events, filming for Season 18 of the show has resumed, although Judge did not originally bring up Boyajian’s scandal on the show.
Boyajian, who is engaged to Jennifer Pedranti, was accused of being involved in a theft scheme along with Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara confessed to stealing around $17 million from Ohtani’s bank account and pleaded guilty to federal charges. He implicated Boyajian by transferring funds to settle gambling debts. United States Attorney Martin Estrada’s office stated that Mizuhara regularly accessed Ohtani’s bank account to transfer money for gambling debts.
Ryan Boyajian’s criminal attorney, Steven Katzman, confirmed that his client is cooperating with federal authorities in their investigations. While Katzman did not confirm or deny the allegations against Boyajian, sources claim that he has received immunity in exchange for his cooperation. It was revealed that Boyajian is not a bookmaker or sub-bookie, as initially suspected. The scandal also involved an illegal bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, who allegedly used deposits from Mizuhara in casino accounts to facilitate gambling transactions with Boyajian.
The case involving Ryan Boyajian’s alleged role in the MLB gambling scandal has garnered significant attention, given his status as a reality TV star on “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” Boyajian made his debut on Season 17 of the show and had become a minor celebrity in the reality TV world before the scandal broke. His association with high-profile figures like Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter added an element of intrigue to the story, as details of the theft scheme and wire transfers unfolded in the media.
The ongoing investigations into the MLB gambling scandal have raised questions about the integrity of professional sports and the involvement of individuals associated with wealthy athletes. The case has highlighted the risks and consequences of illegal gambling activities and the lengths some individuals will go to settle debts. As Ryan Boyajian continues to cooperate with authorities, the true extent of his involvement in the scandal remains to be seen. The fallout from this high-profile case will likely have lasting repercussions for Boyajian, his associates, and the reality TV community.
