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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Shohei Ohtani's Silence Amid Gambling Scandal Raises Questions"

Shohei Ohtani's camp has been tight-lipped about the alleged "massive theft" by his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and the subsequent illegal gambling scandal. Ohtani's lawyers have not specified which authorities they have contacted, and no local, state, or federal agencies have confirmed being contacted by Ohtani's representatives. Ohtani denies involvement in any gambling and claims to be a victim of theft. The Department of Homeland Security and the IRS are conducting a joint federal investigation into the matter, while Ohtani's camp is pushing for a law enforcement investigation amid an IRS probe. Mizuhara has been accused of accruing massive gambling debts and allegedly making illegal bets via a Southern California bookmaker, but neither Ohtani nor Mizuhara have been charged with any crimes.

via New York Post |

#illegal-gambling #interpreter-scandal #investigation

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ohtani's Gambling Scandal: The Fallout and Future Implications"

Shohei Ohtani's representatives have declined to provide further details to ESPN regarding allegations that his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, stole millions from him, including which authorities they have reported the alleged theft to. Mizuhara is accused of wiring large sums from Ohtani's accounts to cover his debts with an illegal California bookmaker, a claim Ohtani reiterated in a press conference. The Department of Homeland Security and the IRS are involved in investigating Mizuhara, who initially claimed Ohtani had given him money to pay off gambling debts but later admitted to lying. The story has overshadowed MLB as it prepares for Opening Day, and Ohtani has addressed the media about the situation, while his new team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, believes Mizuhara's departure will help Ohtani bond with the team.

via The Guardian|

#ippei-mizuhara #los-angeles-dodgers #mlb

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"MLB Investigates Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Amid Scandal"

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, is set to address the media as Major League Baseball investigates allegations of theft against his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who was accused of "massive theft" and placing bets with a bookmaker under federal investigation. The scandal has overshadowed the start of the MLB season and brought renewed scrutiny to professional sports' relationship with gambling. Both MLB and the IRS are separately investigating the interpreter, and shifting explanations and statements have emerged regarding the alleged wire transfers from Ohtani's bank account.

via CNN|

#interpreter #investigation #mlb