LOS ANGELES, Apr 11 (News On Japan) –
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has admitted to committing theft, with American media retailers reporting that the investigation is anticipated to conclude shortly. Mizuhara is accused of tampering with the settings of Ohtani’s checking account.
According to The New York Times, Mizuhara was interrogated upon disembarking from a flight from South Korea to California.
Investigators have reportedly obtained proof that Mizuhara altered the settings on Ohtani’s checking account to forestall notifications of transfers from reaching the baseball star.
Moreover, Mizuhara is suspected of stealing greater than $4.5 million, equal to over 680 million yen.
Authorities have already mentioned the connection between the 2 males with Ohtani himself.
Mizuhara has admitted to his crimes and is in search of leniency, with the investigation into the theft anticipated to conclude quickly.
Source: ANN