LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mitzuhara, was allegedly involved in an illegal gambling operation with Southern California-based bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, leading to an FBI investigation.

Mitzuhara is accused of stealing over $16 million from Ohtani's account while Ohtani played for the Los Angeles Angels. Mitzuhara, who primarily gambled on obscure soccer matches, is believed to have stolen the money from Ohtani's bank account.

Bowyer, a significant gambler himself, lost millions in Las Vegas and cooperated with the investigation, receiving a one-year prison sentence. He has since written a book about his experiences titled "Recalibrate."

Bowyer also told 8 News Now reporter Ron Futrell that he believes 50% of professional athletes bet on sporting events.

"I've

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