Shohei Otani denies involvement in Mr. Mizuhara's gambling problem

Shohei Otani denies involvement in Mr. Mizuhara's gambling problem

On the morning of the 26th( Japan time), concerning allegations of illegal gambling involving Ippei Mizuhara, who served as the exclusive practitioner for Major League Baseball player Shohei Otani of the Dodgers, Otani released a statement. He stated," Until a many days agone

, he was engaged in

this exertion," while denying any particular involvement in gambling,

affirming," I was ignorant of it. I've noway tête-à-tête placed bets or

encouraged others to do so."

" Feeling burdened and Shocked"

I'm deeply burdened, or rather shocked, by the mistake made by someone whom I trusted. This is my current emotional state. As an disquisition is presently underway, I kindly ask for your understanding that there are limitations to what I can expose moment. I've prepared a memorandum outlining the details for easier appreciation, and I intend to give a comprehensive explanation in due course.

Shohei Otani denies involvement in Mr. Mizuhara's gambling problem

" I, tête-à-tête, chorus from sharing in laying conditioning or soliciting plutocrat transfers. To clarify, I've noway tête-à-tête engaged in laying conditioning or placed bets on sports events on behalf of others, nor have I ever solicited similar conduct from anyone. I've noway requested any form of financial transfer. 

It was only until lately that I came apprehensive of Mr. Mizuhara's conduct. The crux of the matter is that he boosted finances from my account and deceived those around me.

" Mr. Mizuhara's account is entirely fabricated."

Over the once weekend, my representative in South Korea entered inquiries from the media regarding involvement in sports laying. Mr. Mizuhara failed to inform me about his pursuit of similar interviews, and I was n't informed of any similar communication until after my discussion with him.

I had been informing everyone, including my representative, that I had

transferred finances to cover a friend's debt. The following day, during farther interrogation, Mr. Mizuhara admitted to my representative that the debt was his own, which he'd incurred tête-à-tête. He falsely claimed that I had assumed responsibility for it.

These statements were all lies. My first mindfulness of the gambling issue arose during a platoon meeting following the original game in Korea. As the meeting was conducted entirely in English, I did n't have an practitioner present. While I may not have completely grasped the details at the time, I had a vague sense that commodity was amiss. It was a gut feeling."

Shohei Otani denies involvement in Mr. Mizuhara's gambling problem

" I noway authorized or acceded to any plutocrat transfers. He requested that we hold off on agitating the matter until we returned to the hostel, so we agreed to postpone the discussion until latterly. Naturally, during the meeting, I was ignorant of Mr. Mizuhara's gambling dependence or his fiscal debt.

clearly, I did n't agree to cover his debts, nor did I ever request or authorize the transfer of finances to a bookmaker. Upon returning to the hostel after the game, I conversed with Mr. Mizuhara for the first time and was shocked to learn of the substantial sum he claimed I owed him. It was also that he bared his unauthorized access to my account and the posterior transfer of finances to a bookmaker." 

Shohei Otani denies involvement in Mr. Mizuhara's gambling problem

" I am relieved to have had the occasion to speak with you moment." 

Upon noticing disagreement, I set up it necessary to confer with my agents. Following our discussion, I came apprehensive that Mr. Mizuhara had deceived my agent, egging me to instantly notify the Dodgers and their legal representatives.

This disclosure marked the first consummation for both the Dodgers and their representatives that they had been misled. Latterly, legal counsel verified the conduct as theft and fraud, egging involvement of law enforcement.

To this point, it's apparent that I've no involvement in sports laying, and there's no substantiation to support any claims of my involvement in plutocrat transfers to a bookmaker. Actually, the once week has left me scuffling with feelings that defy easy articulation.

As we approach the launch of the season, I've entrusted matters to my legal counsel and will completely cooperate with any police examinations. Though articulating my sentiments proves grueling , I'm thankful for the occasion to have spoken with you moment in medication for the forthcoming season. Accordingly, I'm unfit to entertain farther questions at this time. I anticipate farther developments and appreciate your understanding. Thank you.( End).