Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing millions from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar. The investigation is nearing its conclusion as the interpreter is in negotiations to plead guilty.
Paula Lavigne and T.J. Quinn Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to address the media Monday as Major League Baseball investigates allegations of theft against his longtime interpreter.The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is facing federal charges related to his alleged theft of millions from the slugger, a source with direct knowledge of the investigation confirmed to ESPN late Wednesday.
The investigation started just three weeks ago when news broke that at least $4.5 million was transmitted from Ohtani's bank account to a California bookmaker under federal investigation. A source with direct knowledge of the investigation told ESPN late Wednesday that Ohtani's claims were accurate. ESPN previously reported that Mizuhara is under investigation by the IRS, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. Those agencies are also investigating Mathew Bowyer, the bookmaker Mizuhara said he paid, and are involved in a sprawling money laundering and illegal gambling case in Las Vegas.
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