The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani now faces federal charges over allegations he stole millions from MLB's highest-paid player.

Ippei Mizuhara made his first court appearance Friday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles, facing federal charges of bank fraud and was released on $25 thousand bond.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, released on $25K bond after turning himself in to feds Mizuhara is accused of stealing $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star ...

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter was released on bond and apologized after appearing in court on charges that he stole millions from the star.

Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter was released on bond after appearing in court on a bank fraud charge accusing him of stealing $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter was released on bond and apologized through a lawyer after appearing in court on a bank fraud charge accusing him of stealing $16 million ...

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani who faces federal charges for allegedly stealing millions from MLB's highest-paid player in a gambling scheme, was ordered to ...