Here's how investigators allege Ippei Mizuhara stole $16 million from Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara surrenders to feds

Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara surrendered to federal authorities in Los Angeles on Friday to face a charge of bank fraud for allegedly stealing more than US$16 million from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

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Ippei Mizuhara: Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator turns himself in after allegedly stealing $16 million

The former interpreter and longtime friend of baseball megastar Shohei Ohtani surrendered to federal authorities Friday after allegedly pilfering $16 million from his famous companion to fuel his “voracious appetite for illegal sports betting,” officials said.

How Ippei Mizuhara allegedly wired millions from Shohei Ohtani’s account

Crucially for Ohtani, a U.S. investigation clearly paints him as a victim without any involvement in or knowledge of his interpreter's gambling woes.

Ippei Mizuhara made 19,000 illegal wagers and fell into debt by more than $40 million, feds reveal

Text messages recovered by federal authorities reveal Shohei Ohtani's interpreter was struggling under the weight of his "insatiable appetite" for gambling.