Orlando Man Accused of Scamming Former MLB Player Out of $1M

Orlando man accused of scamming former MLB player out of $1M

An Orlando man arrested earlier this week is accused of scamming former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, having allegedly tricked him into investing $1 million into a phony development project.

Hall Of Fame New York Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera Reportedly Targeted in $1 Million Scam

A financial crimes investigation in Florida alleges that a man persuaded Hall of Fame New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera to invest $1 million in a development project scam. Investigators with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation reported that the project was touted to Mariano Rivera and other investors as being a large-scale Orlando entertainment development. However, it never did proceed as described. WFTV News reports that investiga…