Yasiel Puig’s lawyer clarifies the Federal charges against his client:

“I want to make clear that many headlines have been completely misleading, with some articles making downright false statements,” Carnet said. “Yasiel Puig has not been charged with illegal gambling, was not a member of a gambling ring, nor did he bet on baseball. He has not been indicted for gambling of any kind on any sport whatsoever nor for any involvement with any illegal gambling. The absolute ‘only conduct at issue is what he said or did not say during an interview’ conducted by IRS and HSI Officials, as described in a statement released by his attorney.

“Yasiel Puig was not the target of the government’s investigation; he was asked by the government to be a witness against the gambling organizers and others.”

ESPN.com

It seems that when US law enforcement wants to put someone away, lying is the easiest charge to win. It’s a reminder to always have your lawyer present when you speak with law enforcement.