Shohei Ohtani Was Allegedly Fleeced by Interpreter out of $16M in Betting Scam

Published on April 11, 2024

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani allegedly stole more than $16 million to cover his gambling debts, according to court documents. Prosecutors formally filed a complaint against Ippei Mizuhara this week in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. “I want to emphasize this point: Mr. Ohtani is considered a victim in this case,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a news conference in Los Angeles. Mr. Ohtani hails from Japan and is a pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. Nicknamed “Showtime,” he has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball....

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