Billionaire Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers, is at the center of a federal investigation into potential financial wrongdoing. The probe, led by federal authorities, is scrutinizing the business dealings of Guggenheim Partners, the investment firm led by Walter, focusing on private-credit deals that may have involved fraudulent activities. An internal whistleblower has reportedly come forward, expressing concerns over suspicious revenue booking practices that raised red flags within the company. The investigation's timing is particularly concerning, as Walter recently suffered a stroke, leaving questions about his ability to manage the vast business empire he controls.
Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers, is under federal investigation. The federal probe is examining whether the empire of the billionaire and chief executive of Guggenheim Partners was involved in fraud from private-credit deals. An employee of Walter’s reportedly raised red flags over suspicious revenue booking. Mark Walter suffered a stroke...