Illegal gambling issue: Prosecutor “Remittances do not fall under the category of crime” US media. reported that the transfer of money to an illegal sports betting organization to a bookmaker does not constitute a crime handled by federal law enforcement agencies.
Ippei Mizuhara, who served as exclusive interpreter for Major League Baseball player Shohei Otani of the Dodgers, was allegedly involved in illegal gambling, and the American media reported that at least $4.5 million was transferred from Otani's account.