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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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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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