Shohei Ohtahi interpreter scandal just one pitch in global game of bank ID fraud

Many will see the story of baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and the interpreter who embezzled millions from him to pay off gambling debts as a cautionary tale about sports betting. But it is equally potent as a reminder of the ever-present risk of financial fraud, and the increasing role that identity verification plays in preventing it.

In this case, Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is a real person who had access to Ohtani’s finances and admitted to stealing US$16 million from …

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