Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, sentenced to 57 months in jail
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizhara went to the bullpen from Duggout on Thursday. Judge John W. Holcomb sentenced Mizhara to 57 months in prison and ordered him to pay $18 million in reparations. He reports to prison on March 24th. Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank fraud last year and filed a false tax return […]
Matthew Bowyer, bookie for Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, says half of pro athletes are betting on sports
Matthew Bowyer, a former bookmaker of SHOHEI OHTANI, said that he felt guilty about not stopping his head to his head, and said that he took action from Pete Rose in an exclusive post interview. This is the first time Bowyer has talked to the media. Former Otani Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara faced the February 6 […]
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter impersonated Dodgers star to push through 6-figure wire transfer, audio reveals
On Thursday, federal prosecutors released a four-minute video showing that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly tried to force a six-figure wire transfer from the Los Angeles Dodgers star's account while impersonating him. The audio recording was released. Mizuhara was found guilty of defrauding Ohtani, the National League MVP and world baseball superstar, and […]
Questions remain in Shohei Ohtani, ex-interpreter gambling probe
Have you ever seen a house fire with no smoke? But this smokeless fire would probably have been visible from miles away, even weeks away. From the moment it was discovered that Mizuhara Ippei, a former friend of the $700 million international A-lister Shohei Ohtani, had racked up Godzilla-sized sports-betting debts of at least $17 […]
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter, Pleads Guilty To Fraud After Stealing Almost $17M From Him, Faces Up To 33 Years In Prison
Mizuhara Ippei leaves federal court following his arraignment in Los Angeles, California, on May 14, 2024. Mizuhara, a former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, agreed to plead guilty to illegally transferring approximately $17 million from the baseball star’s bank account to repay gambling debts. (Photo by Frederick J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images) James Myers of OANTuesday, […]
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case
A former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty Tuesday to bank fraud and tax evasion, admitting to stealing about $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts. Mizuhara Ippei’s crime shocked the baseball world and shattered his image as Ohtani’s shadow in stadiums across the United […]
How Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter allegedly stole millions
The depth of the deception orchestrated by Shohei Otani’s former interpreter has been revealed. Ippei Mizuhara allegedly stole at least $4.5 million by changing Ohtani’s bank settings so that the Dodgers two-way phenom would not receive notifications about the trade, an amount that was larger than originally thought. It is said that there is a […]
Shohei Ohtani was victim of fraud, ex-interpreter expected to plead guilty to federal crimes
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is under federal surveillance. Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Dodgers in March for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to cover sports gambling debts, is “in negotiations” to plead guilty to federal crimes. According to a report in Wednesday’s New York Times. TMZ reported this, citing law enforcement […]
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter expected to plead guilty in fraud case: report
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is reportedly expected to plead guilty to fraud charges for allegedly stealing money from the MLB star to pay off gambling debts. Otani said he was unaware of Mizuhara’s alleged gambling problem or that $4.5 million was stolen. According to a report in the New York Times, authorities believe […]
Shohei Ohtani to address gambling, theft allegations against ex-interpreter
Monday will be the first time Shohei Ohtani will address the illegal gambling and theft allegations against his former interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, and will likely provide his teammates with insight for the first time. The Dodgers star hasn’t spoken to the team as a whole since the news broke last Wednesday, manager Dave […]