Interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Accused of Massive Theft

Published: 21 March 2024 at 00:48

Shohei Ohtani\'s longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been fired for allegedly stealing millions of dollars linked to a gambling scandal. Ohtani\'s legal team reported the theft to authorities. Mizuhara worked with Ohtani from 2013 to 2017 before joining him in Los Angeles. Ohtani, a two-time American League MVP, signed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers. The incident unfolded during the MLB season opener in Seoul, South Korea. The case is under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff\'s Office.

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