In the fraud trial of former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who embezzled millions from Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, prosecutors presented an audio recording where Mizuhara impersonated Ohtani to secure a $200,000 transfer from a bank. Mizuhara, who pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges, faced a maximum sentence of 33 years in prison but prosecutors are pushing for a five-year prison term for his crimes. The fraud scandal involving Mizuhara came to light during the 2024 MLB season, revealing his illicit actions and betrayal of Ohtani’s trust. the given text.
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