The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani now faces federal charges over allegations he stole millions from MLB's highest-paid player.

Ippei Mizuhara made his first court appearance Friday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles, facing federal charges of bank fraud and was released on $25 thousand bond.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, released on $25K bond after turning himself in to feds Mizuhara is accused of stealing $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star ...

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter was released on bond and apologized after appearing in court on charges that he stole millions from the star.