In 2023, Ippei Mizuhara and his bookmaker had a concerning three-day text exchange.

Recent revelations shed light on Ippei Mizuhara exploitation of Shohei Ohtani, exposing Mizuhara's severe gambling addiction and theft.

A federal complaint outlined Mizuhara scheme to embezzle millions from Ohtani, revealing damning text exchanges between Mizuhara and his bookie.

Mizuhara desperation for funds led to repeated requests for bumps, indicating further credit, culminating in a staggering sum allegedly stolen

 

[Daniel04]

I can't believe Mizuhara did that to Ohtani! Stealing millions from your own client, that's so dirty. If it's true that he admitted it over text then he's definitely going to jail. Feel bad for Ohtani to be betrayed like that.