In a shocking turn of events, two more men have been charged in the sports betting scandal that led to the lifetime ban of former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter by the NBA. Timothy McCormack and Mahmud Mollah are now facing federal wire fraud charges along with two other defendants in a case involving alleged wagers based on inside information from a player about his plans to exit games early.
While prosecutors have not officially named Porter in connection with the case, details in court documents align with his banishment from the NBA in April. The scheme involved the player, referred to as “Player 1,” tipping off bettors about his health to ensure certain wagers succeeded. The defendants allegedly orchestrated a plan to profit from bets against the player’s performance by getting him to leave the court during key moments.
According to the complaint, Mollah made over $1 million in bets on a game in March, with plans to split the winnings among the defendants before a betting company intervened. McCormack also profited from bets on multiple games, as detailed in the court documents.
The defendants allegedly communicated through encrypted messages, with the player warning them of potential legal consequences as investigations began. The NBA prohibits any involvement in betting on its games, leading to Porter’s banishment for his “blatant” actions.
As the case unfolds, more details are expected to emerge about the extent of the scandal and the involvement of all parties. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.