Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter surrenders to federal authorities for bank fraud charge

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is in federal custody after turning himself in to authorities Friday morning, one day after being charged with bank fraud for allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Dodger slugger's bank account to cover what prosecutors said was the interpreter's "insatiable appetite" for illegal sports betting. Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was led into a federal courtroom in downtown Los Angeles Friday afternoon, wearing a suit but shackled at the ankles. U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero agreed in court to allow the shackles to be removed. [Ads /] Audero approved Mizuhara's release on an unsecured $25,000 appearance bond, and scheduled arraignment for May 9. Audero noted that Mizuhara has no prior criminal record and has ties to the area. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/ippei-mizuhara-ex-interpreter-for-dodgers-shohei-ohtani-to-surrender-today-appear-in-court-sports-gambling-case/14651158/