He then lied on tax records to hide his actions. He blamed the bank and tax fraud charges.
Before being sentenced, Masohara apologized for his actions.
“I really regret what I have done,” he said, “I know that the apology will not fix his crime.” “This mistake will affect me all my life and I am ready to accept the results.”
Mizohara, who was born in Japan, could also face exile after the completion of his federal sentence.
Beyond the stolen funds, Masohara also purchased several autographed baseball cards using Ohtani money. This card, which is worth approximately approximately is $ 325,000, was intended to reproduce, but Ohtani then requested a federal judge to obtain the cards ownership as part of the maintenance process Is
Masohara confessed to misrepresenting his 2022 tax declaration, which reported less than 4.1M in the scheme’s income. It has a unpaid tax, as well as about $ 1.15 million in fines and interest.
His sentence was delayed several times before Thursday.
It was actually scheduled for October 25 last year, which agreed with the first game of the World Series in which Ottani was playing, but the prosecution agreed to move it on December 20. The Dodgers finished the series.
The December date was delayed in allowing a forensic psychologist to evaluate the gambling addiction of Mizohara. Masohara’s legal team used the report to discuss the report, citing its efforts to relieve its cooperation and addiction.
During the last court hearing, Masohara acknowledged the allegations leveled against him and acknowledged his struggle with gambling.
“I am deeply sorry for my actions and the loss of Mr. Ohtani and his family,” Mizohara said. “I let my personal problems be out of control, and I betrayed someone’s confidence that gave me everything.”
Ohtani, who is currently one of the biggest world stars of baseball, has been quietly silent on the matter, but he issued a statement on the scandal in March, “I am very sad and surprised that The one I have trusted has done this. “
