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In a shocking development, Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing federal charges of bank fraud, accused of embezzling a staggering $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada in Los Angeles, revealing the extent of financial misconduct involving a prominent figure in the baseball world.
According to Estrada, Mizuhara allegedly conducted unauthorized bank transfers from Ohtani's account starting from late 2021 until January of the following year. The interpreter purportedly exploited his close association with Ohtani. . .