The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 World Series victory was significantly influenced by the addition of Shohei Ohtani. However, the story took a dark turn as it emerged that his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole over $16 million from Ohtani. Federal investigations revealed Mizuhara's attempt to transfer funds to illegal gambling channels. Mizuhara's bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, confirmed the theft and pointed to Mizuhara’s gambling addiction. Although Bowyer tried to aid Mizuhara, prosecutor Jeff Mitchell highlighted that the gambling issue did not fully account for Mizuhara's actions, given his use of funds for personal expenses.
Bowyer said, 'It was very obvious he was stealing money and not asking Ohtani for permission,' further indicating Mizuhara's gambling addiction problem.
Assistant U.S. attorney Jeff Mitchell emphasized that while Mizuhara's gambling addiction was clear, his misuse of funds extended beyond gambling activities.
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