Federal Investigation Uncovers Gambling Scheme Involving Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, allegedly stole $16 million to fund a gambling habit, funneling money through casinos to pay debts.

Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing from Ohtani and sending large sums to California and Las Vegas casinos to launder the money.
Mizuhara's bookie, Mathew Bowyer, reportedly lost $7.9 million gambling, leading to a federal probe into the laundering activities.
Multiple $500,000 payments were converted to chips and cashed out to cover gambling debts.
Federal agents have raided Bowyer's home and he has been banned from U.S. casinos.
The investigation is ongoing, with Mizuhara facing up to 30 years in prison if convicted of federal bank fraud charges.