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During a press conference at the Dodgers’ facility, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani addressed allegations surrounding his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani categorically denied any involvement in sports betting or illegal financial dealings. This statement came in light of accusations that Mizuhara misused Ohtani’s funds to finance his own gambling.
“I have never bet on baseball or any other sports or have asked anyone to do that for me,” Ohtani stated, asserting he was unaware of Mizuhara’s actions until recently. “In conclusion, Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has been telling lies.”
Ohtani, who is currently on a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, expressed his disappointment in Mizuhara, labeling him a liar. The press conference didn’t allow for questions, focusing solely on Ohtani’s statement.
He detailed how Mizuhara attempted to keep a media inquiry about the gambling issues from him and falsely informed others that Ohtani would settle his supposed debts. “All of this has been a lie,” Ohtani emphasized.
Ippei [Mizuhara] has been stealing money from my account.
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Despite the meeting’s language barrier, Ohtani grasped the gravity of Mizuhara’s confession during a subsequent private conversation. “Ippei admitted to me that he was sending money to the bookmaker using my account,” Ohtani recounted, describing his immediate reaction to contact his representatives and legal team, leading to action against Mizuhara.
Ohtani’s reaction to the unfolding events was one of disbelief. “I am beyond shocked, it’s hard to verbalize how I am feeling at this point,” he shared, noting his focus on the upcoming season and his intention to leave the matter in the hands of his legal team while he assists with the ongoing investigations.