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Interpreter steals $17m from baseball star, Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball star to pay off illegal gambling debts.

Baseball star’s interpreter ‘stole millions to cover gambling debts’

US authorities have charged the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani with bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million (€14 million) from the Japanese player to cover gambling bets and debts.

LA Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter sacked after theft claims

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been sacked by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the player.

Shohei Ohtani agrees to join LA Dodgers in record $700m deal

Shohei Ohtani has confirmed he is to join the Los Angeles Dodgers on a record-breaking contract after ending his six-year spell with the Los Angeles Angels.

Shohei Ohtani joining Dodgers on 10-year, $700M contract - ESPN

The most unique player in baseball history has joined one of the most storied franchises in the world — for more money than anyone could have possibly imagined.