Shohei Ohtani's first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers took a tumultuous turn as his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was dismissed for stealing around $17 million from Ohtani. Mizuhara used the funds to satisfy debts to a bookmaker, leading to a federal investigation that cleared Ohtani of any involvement. He was subsequently convicted of bank and tax fraud, sentenced to nearly five years in prison, and ordered to pay restitution. Additional reports indicate Mizuhara purchased Ohtani memorabilia with ill-gotten gains, which authorities subsequently seized and returned to Ohtani. As a result, Will Ireton has replaced Mizuhara as Ohtani's interpreter.
The Dodgers let go of Ippei Mizuhara amid a scandal where he stole approximately $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to pay gambling debts.
Mizuhara faces nearly five years in prison for bank and tax fraud related to his embezzlement from Ohtani, who was absolved of any knowledge.
Mizuhara's sentencing included restitution to Ohtani, with additional scrutiny on his operation of purchasing and reselling Ohtani autographed cards.
Ohtani's new interpreter Will Ireton has taken over responsibilities after Mizuhara's departure amid an ongoing federal investigation into the case.
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