Shohei Ohtani ‘was a victim of fraud and his interpreter will face charges’ after feds probe gambling scandal that rocked LA Dodgers star’s $700 million fortune

Shohei Ohtani is set to be officially cleared of any wrongdoing in the federal investigation into the gambling scandal that rocked the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s $700 million fortune.

According to TMZ Sports, Ohtani is a victim of fraud and his translator Ippei Mizuhara will be charged any day now. The New York Times says Mizuhara is in plea negotiations.

He was fired by the Dodgers in March amid allegations that he stole $4.5 million to cover debts owed to illegal bookmakers. The investigation began shortly after, around three weeks ago, and it now looks like the 29-year-old Japanese star is set to be completely cleared.

TMZ’s report Wednesday night adds that Ohtani was not involved in any wrongdoing and never had any connection to gambling or bookmaking.

Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers in the baseball offseason for a record 10-year, $700 million contract, has always denied any wrongdoing.

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