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A cruise passenger in Puerto Rico was charged after jumping overboard from Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas with $14,600 in cash, allegedly to avoid $16,000 in gambling debts, and was found by passersby. He was charged with failing to report large amounts of money transported from outside the U.S. and left the ship owing significant casino-related debts.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is in federal custody after being accused of stealing over $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to settle gambling debts. Mizuhara is facing charges of bank fraud, with a maximum penalty of $1 million fine and/or up to 30 years in prison. Federal authorities stated that there is no evidence Ohtani had knowledge of Mizuhara's gambling activities or use of his bank account to pay debts. Mizuhara is expected to appear in U.S. District Court, with an arraignment date to be set.
Federal prosecutors charged Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter and close friend, with bank fraud for allegedly stealing over $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover gambling debts. The indictment vindicated Ohtani, who was initially linked to wire transfers to a suspected illegal bookie. MLB announced that Ohtani is considered a victim of fraud, and the league's investigation is on hold. The case raises questions about the scale of the wagering and the handling of finances and public relations for one of baseball's marquee players. Mizuhara faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
MLB has launched an investigation into the allegations surrounding Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of "massive theft" and involvement in illegal gambling. The scandal involves conflicting narratives about Ohtani's supposed payment of $4.5 million in gambling debts for Mizuhara, leading to Mizuhara's firing by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The IRS is also investigating Mizuhara and the alleged illegal bookmaker. Ohtani's former teammates express shock and disbelief, denying the theory that Ohtani himself was involved in gambling.