Federal criminal complaint says Ippei Mizuhara stole more than $16 million from Shohei Ohtani to pay for his illegal betting. Mizuhara has been charged with bank fraud.
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US Attorney Martin Estrada: "The bets do not appear to have been made on the sport of baseball."
"Mr. Mizuhara lied to the bank to access the account ... lied to them about being Mr. Ohtani."
"Mr. Ohtani is considered a victim in this case."
Maximum penalty is 30 years in prison, although court has discretion.