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The Los Angeles Dodgers have long since moved past the Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal that rocked the organization at the beginning of the 2024 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 25

Ippei Mizuhara’s Surrender Date Pushed Back

As Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara found themselves at the center of an illegal sports gambling scandal.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Bluejaysnation / February 7

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara sentenced to over four years in prison

Following the recent news regarding former MLB umpire Pat Hoberg’s termination for his involvement with a friend’s betting account, Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and his legal case are currently back in the spotlight.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Ippei Mizuhara gets prison sentence for stealing from Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara on Thursday received his official prison sentence for his crimes committed against Shohei Ohtani. Mizuhara, who formerly served as Ohtani’s interpeter, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 6

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison With Restitution To Shohei Ohtani

As Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became an the center of an illegal sports gambling scandal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Ippei Mizuhara gets sentenced for stealing from Shohei Ohtani

Ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara gets prison time, ordered to pay millions in restitution to Shohei Ohtani

In April 2024, Mizuhara was charged with bank fraud, alleged to have transferred more than $16M from Ohtani’s account to the betting ring.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 5

Ippei Mizuhara's Bookie Breaks Silence on Situation Involving Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

Mathew Boyer, the bookie or Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, recently broke his silence in an exclusive interview with the New York Post.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / January 30

Feds: No evidence of Mizuhara gambling addiction

Federal prosecutors said Thursday there is no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he contested when he asked a judge to limit his sentence to 18 months.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / January 24

Audio reveals ex-interpreter Mizuhara impersonating Ohtani to bank

Audio from DOJ reveals ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating Shohei Ohtani to bank

Federal prosecutors released audio evidence in their fraud case against Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, on Thursday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 1

Ippei Mizuhara’s Sentencing Delayed To 2025

As Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became embroiled in an illegal sports gambling scandal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 5

Ippei Mizuhara Potentially Facing Deportation After Serving Sentence For Bank & Tax Fraud

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud during an appearance in federal court on Tuesday morning. Mizuhara

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Rob Manfred discusses Mizuhara, Fletcher investigations

Rob Manfred discusses Ippei Mizuhara, David Fletcher investigations

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to reporters regarding the league’s ongoing investigations into allegations of illegal sports betting against Ippei Mizuhara and David Fletcher.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2024

Shohei Ohtani says what he's 'grateful' for following interpreter gambling scandal

The two-time AL MVP reflected on his life with the Dodgers since ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired amid his gambling scandal.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12, 2024

MLB teams to make big change after Ippei Mizuhara scandal?

Major League Baseball teams are likely to make one big change in the wake of the gambling scandal that ensnared Ippei Mizuhara.

Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara surrenders to feds

Alleged Shohei Ohtani impersonations, more than $16M stolen, other wild details emerge as ex-interpreter charged

Authorities believe they've uncovered how Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pulled off theft

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12, 2024

Ippei Mizuhara had alarming text exchange with his bookmaker in 2023

More and more details from Ippei Mizuhara’s swindling of Shohei Ohtani have begun to emerge. One particular three-day exchange between the former translator and his bookmaker perhaps sums up how crippling Mizuhara’s addiction — and willingness to steal from Ohtani — was.

Alleged Shohei Ohtani impersonations, more than $16M stolen, other wild details emerge as ex-interpreter charged

Authorities believe they've uncovered how Ohtani's former interpreter pulled off theft

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 12, 2024

Alleged impersonations, $16M stolen as ex-Ohtani interpreter charged

Alleged Shohei Ohtani impersonations, more than $16M stolen, other wild details emerge as ex-interpreter charged

Explosive new details have emerged surrounding two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani and his former longtime interpreter's gambling controversy.

Ohtani 'completely cleared' by authorities in federal investigation

Ippei Mizuhara stole more money from Ohtani than initially believed?

Authorities think they know how Ohtani's ex-interpreter pulled off theft

MLB issues statement addressing former Ohtani interpreter scandal

Depth of alleged scheme by former Ohtani interpreter coming to light

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2024

Did authorities uncover how Mizuhara pulled off theft?

Authorities believe they've uncovered how Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pulled off theft

The ongoing drama involving Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, accused of stealing millions from the star, took a dramatic turn on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25, 2024

Shohei Ohtani reads statement in relation to former translator

Star two-way player Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers read a statement Monday in relation to Ippei Mizuhara, his former translator and friend. Mizuhara was fired last week amid his involvement with an illegal sports gambling operation.

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