A gambling scandal involving an interpreter is threatening to ensnare Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, baseball’s biggest star. The situation, still fluid and developing, involves allegations of theft and fraud. Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani’s former interpreter, accumulated millions in gambling debts, which Ohtani reportedly helped pay off, unaware the money was going to a bookmaker. Mizuhara recanted his initial statements, claiming Ohtani had no knowledge of his debts. The DOJ has been notified of a potential theft against Ohtani. The IRS has initiated a criminal investigation involving Mizuhara and a bookmaker named Bowyer. MLB is also investigating the matter. The Boston Red Sox deny any past association with Mizuhara. Ohtani has replaced Mizuhara with a new interpreter and declined to comment on the scandal. The Dodgers, coming off a win in the Korea Series, are navigating the fallout as the controversy continues to unfold. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation progresses.
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