Former Interpreter Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17 Million from Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani's bank account to cover gambling debts. Mizuhara now faces up to 33 years in federal prison.

Financial Fraud Involving Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter

Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, has pleaded guilty to stealing millions from Ohtani to cover gambling debts. He faces up to 33 years in prison for bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax return. Mizuhara deceived the bank to obtain money from Ohtani's account, making unauthorized wire transactions totaling nearly $17 million.

Ippei Mizuhara's Guilty Plea on Bank Fraud Charges

Former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, expected to enter guilty plea on bank fraud and false tax return charges. Mizuhara accused of embezzling millions to cover gambling debts. Federal authorities discovered $17 million stolen. Mizuhara to pay full restitution to Ohtani. Ohtani denies involvement in sports betting scandal.

Ippei Mizuhara facing federal charges for stealing from Shohei Ohtani in a gambling scheme

Former Dodgers interpreter Ippei Mizuhara faces federal charges for allegedly stealing millions from MLB star Shohei Ohtani in a gambling scheme. Mizuhara used his position of trust to steal over $16 million from Ohtani's bank account to finance illegal sports betting. Ohtani is considered a victim and has cooperated fully in the investigation.

Ippei Mizuhara Fired Amid MLB Scandal

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, fired amid a scandal involving a massive theft tied to sports gambling. Mizuhara had reportedly authorized wire transfers totaling $4.5 million from Ohtani's account to a bookmaking operation. The MLB has opened an investigation into the matter.

MLB Investigation into Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter for Theft and Sports Betting Scandal

MLB opens investigation into potential theft and sports betting scandal involving Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who allegedly stole at least $4.5 million from Ohtani's account and transferred it to a bookmaking operation. Mizuhara was fired from his position with the Dodgers and Ohtani was unaware of the gambling and debt. Authorities have been informed, and law enforcement agencies have no records of Ohtani filing a report. The pair first met in Japan in 2013 and Mizuhara served as Ohtani's interpreter since then.