Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has vehemently denied any involvement in sports gambling amidst a scandal involving allegations against his former interpreter. Ohtani revealed that his translator had been stealing money from his accounts to cover debts related to a gambling addiction, a scheme of which he had no prior knowledge.
The scandal came to light when Ohtani's Japanese interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was terminated after being accused of massive theft and placing bets with a bookmaker under federal investigation. Ohtani, known for his exceptional talent as a pitcher and designated hitter, recently signed a lucrative 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers.
