Dodgers face scrutiny as owner Mark Walter remains under FBI investigation

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is the subject of an ongoing federal investigation that began in 2025. The FBI probe examines allegations that insurance companies controlled by Walter invested in his broader business holdings, including the Dodgers, without disclosing the affiliated nature of these transactions. These companies reportedly under-reported these investments by billions of dollars, raising concerns regarding potential tax fraud. Walter recently sold the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, a move that prompted questions regarding his current financial liquidity. Dodgers president Stan Kasten stated that the team does not expect the investigation to impact operations. However, the financial allegations have raised public questions about the funding structure used during the 2012 acquisition of the franchise. No wrongdoing has been proven, and Walter’s holding company, TWG Global, has issued a statement disputing the allegations.

• 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — The FBI investigation of Mark Walter, no matter the outcome, will have a negative impact on the perception of the Dodgers