The case involving Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Mizuhara, has highlighted significant issues in the sports and gambling industries. Mizuhara was reportedly involved in using Ohtani's funds to place offshore bets for over 2.5 years. This situation came to light as part of a broader money-laundering investigation that is currently impacting Las Vegas. Additionally, it was revealed that Mizuhara wired money from Ohtani's account to a reality TV star to settle gambling debts. The rapid resolution of the case, with Mizuhara pleading guilty without contest, has raised suspicions about the influence of Guggenheim money in legal outcomes. Notably, other sports figures like Porter and Ridley were caught quickly by legal betting apps, contrasting with Mizuhara's prolonged illicit activities.
Ohtani's ex-interpreter reportedly wired money to 'Real Housewives' star to pay gambling debts https://t.co/ZRjxQXnQWC
The case involving Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is shedding light on a sprawling money-laundering probe — and rattling The Strip in the process. https://t.co/35cV0ARVw2
Reality TV Star Received Wire Transfer From Shohei Ohtani's Account: Report https://t.co/yZdhE1Azgz https://t.co/qysERcgcBR
Isn’t it odd how this became a story out of nowhere and then he just pleads guilty? Didn’t even put up a fight. Ohtani painted as a naive too trusting kid (he’s 30). I’m not buying Ohtani’s story. This went away all too perfectly. Guggenheim money can buy a lot of things. https://t.co/HmfPpWjDKW
Sportsbooks’ argument: if you want to prevent illicit activity, keep it in the light. Porter, Ridley, etc. were caught by legal apps relatively quickly. Mizuhara was placing offshore bets with Ohtani’s money for 2.5 years. https://t.co/0AYJUOamrN