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Interpreter Steals $17 Million from Shohei Ohtani

4/6/2025

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Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, has admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the star player and now faces 57 months behind bars. While investigations cleared Ohtani of any gambling ties, bookmaker Matthew Bowyer questioned whether Ohtani was aware of Mizuhara's deceit. Major League Baseball has officially recognized Ohtani as a victim of this fraud.

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Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, has admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the star player and now faces 57 months behind bars. While investigations cleared Ohtani of any gambling ties, bookmaker Matthew Bowyer questioned whether Ohtani was aware of Mizuhara's deceit. Major League Baseball has officially recognized Ohtani as a victim of this fraud.