Reports: Ohtani Cleared by Feds in Gambling Scandal

His former interpreter was charged with federal bank fraud for allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the baseball player’s bank account.

Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting his first home run as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles on April 3, 2024. Ashley Landis/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Federal investigators have determined that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani had no involvement in his former interpreter’s gambling addiction and did not engage in any gambling activity of his own, while Ippei Mizuhara was charged with federal bank fraud April 11 for allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the slugger’s bank account, according to media reports.

Citing unnamed law enforcement sources, TMZ Sports reported Wednesday night that investigators have determined that Mr. Ohtani was a victim in the scheme.