The former bookmaker involved in the gambling scandal with Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges. Matthew Bowyer, 49, is set to plead guilty on August 9 for operating an illegal sports betting business, money laundering, and subscribing to a false tax return. The US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced this development.
Bowyer's attorney, Diane Bass, mentioned that he is prepared to take responsibility for his actions. The plea agreement outlines potential sentences of up to 10 years for money laundering, five years for operating an unlawful gambling business, and three years for filing a false tax return.
