A new piece of evidence has come to light after the Dodgers star was deceived by his interpreter, who stole nearly $20 million.

Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty in May 2024 to one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return after defrauding the 30-year-old Dodgers superstar of more than $16 million over the span of nearly three years between 2021 and 2024.

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, is seeking leniency in his federal fraud case, court documents show.

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Shohei Ohtani’s first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers began with a scandal as his then-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was found to be involved in an illegal sports betting investigation.

The Dodgers introduced right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles media on Wednesday, holding a press conference at Dodger Stadium. Just last week, Sasaki agreed to join the Dodgers after an extensive free-agent recruitment process that included multiple meetings with the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres.

Sasaki said he prioritized joining a team that would embrace a Japanese player, but explained that there were other reasons why he ultimately chose the Dodgers.

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The Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander, who was introduced at a press conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, has the potential to be an annual Cy Young Award contender.

The audio of Ippei Mizuhara's phone call with the bank in which he impersonated Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been obtained.