US EditionRecording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say
- Federal prosecutors are seeking a nearly five-year sentence for Ippei Mizuhara on February 6, 2025, as reported in a new report.
- Mizuhara previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud, stealing nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.
- The prosecution will request $18.1 million in restitution, including nearly $17 million to Ohtani and $1.1 million to the IRS.
- A recording has been entered into evidence against Mizuhara, supporting the prosecution's case for a longer sentence.
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In early 2024, Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, was indicted for embezzling nearly $17 million from the baseball star to pay off gambling debts. Mizuhara had been Ohtani’s trusted translator, helping him communicate with the media. The scam involved impersonating Ohtani to authorize unauthorized wire transfers. Ohtani said he was shocked and saddened by the betrayal, adding that he had rusted Mizuhara. The interpreter in …
Recording Captured ex-Interpreter Impersonating Ohtani to Transfer $200,000, Prosecutors Say
A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani ‘s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for what he describes as a car loan, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Ex-Interpreter Impersonated Shohei Ohtani Dozens of Times on the Phone to Wire Millions from His Bank Account: Feds
On Thursday, Jan. 23, federal prosecutors released audio of Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara — which they say is evidence that Mizuhara impersonated OhtaniNaoki Nishimura/AFLO/Shutterstock Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani The former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani impersonated the Los Angeles Dodgers player numerous times to defraud him, according to federal prosecutors.On Thursday, Jan. 23, federal prosecutors released audio of …
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Independent EspañolShohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara was caught on an audio recording of almost four minutes supposedly imitating the baseball star on a call with a bank trying to transfer $200,000 for what he described as a car loan, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
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