"Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Ordered to Treatment Amid $16 Million Theft Allegations"
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has agreed to undergo court-ordered gambling addiction treatment after being accused of stealing $16 million from Ohtani to pay off debts. Mizuhara faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of bank fraud. Ohtani expressed gratitude for the investigation and stated his focus on baseball. The interpreter's attorney stated that Mizuhara wishes to apologize to Ohtani, the Dodgers, MLB, and his family. The criminal complaint detailed the alleged scheme, and Mizuhara was released on an unsecured bond with strict conditions. Ohtani is not implicated in the case and is cooperating with investigators.
