Shohei Ohtani says his interpreter stole money from his account and 'told lies'
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday vehemently denied any involvement in the sports betting scandal surrounding his former interpreter, breaking his silence on the situation and painting a picture of betrayal.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday vehemently denied any involvement in the sports betting scandal surrounding his former interpreter, breaking his silence on the situation and painting a picture of betrayal.
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired last week as Ohtani's translator after attorneys for the Japanese phenom said he was the victim of a “massive theft.” The IRS is conducting a criminal investigation of Mizuhara and Major League Baseball is conducting its own internal probe.
“I’m very saddened and shocked that someone who I trusted has done this,” Ohtani said Monday.
Ohtani, appearing in a Dodgers sweatshirt and cap, expressed disappointment with his former interpreter, blaming for a controversy that includes allegations Mizuhara stole money from him to place bets with a bookie.
"Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies," Ohtani said in Japanese with the help of a different interpreter.
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