Jan 24, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Prosecutors asked for restitution of nearly $17 million to Ohtani and another $1.1 million to the IRS, but noted in the filing Mizuhara is unable to pay back Ohtani. A $200 fine is also included.

Jan 24, 2025 · 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.. The recording referenced in a court filing and obtained by The Associated Press is being used to back up prosecutors ...

May 8, 2024 · The former interpreter and longtime friend of MLB megastar Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to illegally transferring almost $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank...

Ippei Mizuhara (水原一平, Mizuhara Ippei, born December 31, 1984) is a Japanese interpreter. Mizuhara served as the interpreter for Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, translating Japanese to English and vice versa for Ohtani's media appearances and teammate interactions.

6 days ago · 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 ...

Jun 4, 2024 · Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani said he has “closure” and is ready to “move on” after his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty in court Tuesday to fraud and tax charges for...

Jun 5, 2024 · Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts.

Mar 22, 2024 · Ippei Mizuhara, a former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtanti, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole millions of dollars and filed a false tax...

Jan 24, 2025 · Ippei Mizuhara, Who Apologized to Shohei Ohtani in a New Letter, Faces Deportation to Japan After His Time in Prison. In the court filing, Freedman wrote, “Mr. Mizuhara has publicly apologized ...