Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter Mizuhara Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Theft
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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to tax and bank fraud charges, admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball star to pay off gambling debts. Mizuhara's deception included impersonating Ohtani to authorize wire transfers. He faces up to 30 years in prison for bank fraud and three years for tax fraud, with sentencing scheduled for October 25.
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