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.
Key Points
- Mizuhara used his position as Ohtani's interpreter to gain access to Ohtani's finances
- Ohtani claims he had no knowledge of Mizuhara's gambling activities
- Mizuhara faces federal charges for bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison
Pros
- Ohtani is considered a victim and has cooperated fully in the investigation
Cons
- Mizuhara allegedly stole over $16 million from Ohtani's bank account for illegal sports betting