Reports: Ohtani Cleared by Feds in Gambling Scandal
Published on April 11, 2024
LOS ANGELES—Federal investigators have determined that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani had no involvement in his former interpreter’s gambling addiction and did not engage in any gambling activity of his own, while Ippei Mizuhara was charged with federal bank fraud April 11 for allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the slugger’s bank account, according to media reports. Citing unnamed law enforcement sources, TMZ Sports reported Wednesday night that investigators have determined that Mr. Ohtani was a victim in the scheme. Mr. Mizuhara, his former interpreter, could face up to 30 years in federal prison if convicted of the charge. A date has not yet been set for him to appear in court....