Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Negotiates Guilty Plea in Theft Case
Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-translator for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, is in talks to plead guilty to federal charges after allegedly stealing millions to cover gambling debts.
- Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, is negotiating a guilty plea with federal authorities over accusations of stealing millions from Ohtani.
- The theft involved at least $4.5 million, which Mizuhara allegedly used to pay off gambling debts to an illegal bookmaker.
- Investigations suggest Mizuhara altered bank account settings to prevent Ohtani from receiving transaction alerts.
- Ohtani has consistently denied any involvement in gambling and expressed shock at the betrayal by his former close associate.
- The case has drawn attention to the risks of gambling in sports and the need for stringent monitoring of financial transactions.
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