More Sports ES Fancast Apr 11, 2024 | 7:46 AM EDT Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ star player, was recently embroiled in a controversy. His former right-hand man and interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara was in the mix as well. The leading man in this gambling story? Probably Mizuhara?Best porn XXX. After all, he is reportedly in negotiations to plead guilty to federal crimes related to the alleged theft. It’s a matter of millions of dollars.  When we look at the allegations, the theft emerged during the Dodgers’ season opener in South Korea. There were reports of suspicious wire transfers from Ohtani’s account, which led to an investigation by federal authorities. Early on, Ohtani’s agent and Mizuhara tried to handle the situation without informing the player himself. But their accounts of the situation were nevertheless inconsistent. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Initially, Mizuhara’s explanation was that Ohtani had paid off the debts of another team member.  Then came the changed version, which claimed that he owed gambling debts to a bookmaker, and Ohtani had bailed him out. Now, for anyone who is on the receiving end of these conflicting narratives, there are great concerns. Particularly with Major League Baseball (MLB) executives, who fear an unprecedented connection between Ohtani and gambling. Something that is strictly prohibited. Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani ex-interpreter, negotiating guilty plea https://t.co/Odo81uGNvg — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 11, 2024 Expand Tweet Unbeknownst to Ohtani, the Blue Crew and MLB figured out about the wire transfers. Confronting Mizuhara, who addressed the team, admitted to a gambling addiction and claimed that the phenomenon helped settle his debts. Now comes the part where Ohtani is seen under suspicion. After this address, Ohtani confronted Mizuhara, at which point the story took a completely different turn. Ippei Mizuhara had allegedly confessed to stealing the money. As a consequence, the Dodgers promptly fired Mizuhara. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad This investigation, co-led by the IRS, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, indicates that Mizuhara could have stolen more than the $4.5 million that was reported.  Authorities also believe that he manipulated the Japanese star’s bank account settings to prevent transaction alerts and confirmations. By pleading guilty, the only relief Mizuhara could receive is a lighter sentence. All through this ordeal, the 29-year-old has maintained his innocence. He has publicly denied any involvement in gambling. Moreover, he has pledged complete cooperation with both the federal investigation and MLB’s internal probe. Nevertheless, uncertainties remain. Concluding anyone as innocent or guilty isn’t something that can be done hastily.  ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Read More: Shohei Ohtani Remains Tight-Lipped About Ippei Mizuhara Scandal, Investigation Continues Amidst Growing Media Buzz On one hand, Mizuhara’s potential plea indicates that he could be guilty. But the investigation is still one. Further details about the full extent of the alleged theft and Mizuhara’s actions continue to be hidden in the clouds. It is established that this situation has cast a shadow over Ohtani and the sport. But nothing can be concluded unless a final resolution formally comes.  EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America’s favorite sports celebrities with a fan’s perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Sports All Boxing Formula One Golf NASCAR NBA NFL ONE Championship Tennis UFC WWE Bodybuilding WNBA EssentiallySports About Us Advertise With Us Authors Editorial Team Behind The Scenes Humans of EssentiallySports Contact Us FAQs Our Brands FanCast On The Ropes Bodybuilding Bros Club Golf Lucky Dog on Track Sports All Boxing Formula One Golf NASCAR NBA NFL ONE Championship Tennis UFC WWE Bodybuilding WNBA Privacy Policy ES Pressroom Ethics Policy Fact-Checking Policy Corrections Policy Cookies Policy GDPR Compliance Terms of Use Editorial Guidelines Ownership and funding Information Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2024 | All Rights Reserved