READ MORE: Ippei MizuharaThe unbelievable gambling and fraud scandal engulfing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani may play out in the new season of The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Boyajian, 47, is an associate and longtime friend of illegal Orange County bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, who Mizuhara sent funds to in order to pay his mounting debts. Dailymail.com can confirm that Boyajian's ties to the bookie - who is currently under federal investigation - were brought up by some of Jennifer's castmates while filming the show's upcoming eighteenth season.
'Before this mess even happened the cast had delivered one of the best and most explosive Orange County seasons in years, so it's not like producers needed more content - they have plenty already,' the source continued. Pedranti was forced to defend Boyajian against infidelity rumors after her castmates accused him of being unfaithful
So far, Pedranti is sticking by Boyajian's side, with the mother-of-five posting a photo of herself and her beau to Instagram on Thursday along with the caption, 'We've got this'. On The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, cast member Jen Shah was raided by homeland security on camera in season two for running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.
Bravo caught the moment Homeland Security officers came looking for Jen Shah while she was filming season two of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Despite their long friendship, ESPN reports that Boyajian is not only working with authorities, but has also 'received immunity in return for his testimony'.
The plea agreement says he will be required to pay Ohtani restitution that could total nearly $17million, as well as more than $1million to the IRS.