Shohei Ohtani's interpeter accused of 'massive theft' from Dodgers star to support gambling, per report

DodgerFest a celebration of the upcoming season at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA - February 03: Shohei Ohtani, right, of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media with the help of his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during DodgerFest a celebration of the upcoming season with live entertainment, behind-the-scenes experiences, food, drinks and meeting the newest Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 3, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) (MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-Ne/MediaNews Group via Getty Images)

Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter has been accused of a theft, said to be on the magnitude of millions of dollars, against the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Ohtani's legal team reportedly claimed Ippei Mizuhara used the two-way phenom's funds to place bets with an allegedly illegal bookmaker who is currently under federal investigation.

From the Times:

In a statement, the West Hollywood law firm Berk Brettler, said, "In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft and we are turning the matter over to the authorities."

This article will be updated with more information.

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