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.
Key Points
- Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty to stealing millions from Shohei Ohtani to cover gambling debts.
- He faces up to 33 years in prison.
- Mizuhara made 40 unauthorized wire transactions totaling nearly $17 million.
- He also failed to report $4.1 million in income in 2022.