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MLB Launches Shohei Ohtani Investigation, As Other Law Enforcement Bodies Back Off – Report


Major League Baseball has begun an investigation into Shohei Ohtani's role in a funds transfer to an alleged bookie.

Major League Baseball has announced a formal investigation into L.A. Dodger star Shohei Ohtani ‘s role in a gambling scandal involving his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Earlier this week, Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers after it came to light that at least $4.5 million in wire transfers was sent from Ohtani’s bank account to an alleged bookmaking operation that is under federal investigation. ESPN reports Ohtani’s representatives said Thursday that they had officially submitted the allegation to law enforcement, but did not say to which authorities.

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