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Former Interpreter of Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani Sentenced for $17M Fraud Scheme

Ippei Mizuhara faces nearly five years in prison for embezzling funds from Ohtani, with prosecutors citing audio evidence of the crime.

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  1. Audio reveals ex-interpreter impersonating LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani

    The stark betrayal by Ippei Mizuhara, who squandered the trust placed in him by Shohei Ohtani for personal gain, highlights the stark consequences of greed and deceit, underscoring a tragic fall from grace for someone who once shared in the star's monumental successes.

    Audio reveals ex-interpreter impersonating LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani

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  2. Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

    Ippei Mizuhara's betrayal of Shohei Ohtani not only highlights the deep breach of trust shared between friends and confidants but also serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of financial greed and reckless gambling.

    Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

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Updated: Jan 24th, 2025, 2:04 AM ET

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Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, faces sentencing for bank fraud after a recording revealed his attempt to impersonate Ohtani for a $200,000 wire transfer. Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani, using the funds to cover gambling debts and acquire baseball cards. Prosecutors are seeking restitution for Ohtani along with penalties for tax fraud. Mizuhara's actions have been described as a calculated betrayal of trust, and he is set to be sentenced on February 6.

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