Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Translator Surrenders to Federal Authorities Over Fraud Allegations

Published on April 13, 2024

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher and outfielder Shohei Ohtani, who allegedly stole more than $16 million to cover his gambling debts, surrendered to federal authorities Friday. Mr. Mizuhara, 39, of Newport Beach, California, is charged with felony bank fraud, which has a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison. Mr. Mizuhara appeared in the United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles for his initial appearance on Friday afternoon, where the judge ordered him to undergo gambling addiction treatment. He was released on a $25,000 bond, and after the court appearance, his attorney, Michael G. Freedman, issued an apology on his behalf, reported the Associated Press....

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