[Right_Wing_Madman]

Will he really fall on his sword when facing federal prison?

I can't walk into a bank and withdrawal money from your account. Either Ohtani gave his interpreter access to his account through a power of attorney or the interpreter impersonated Ohtani to the bank. Bank security is usually pretty good, so I say Ohtani allowed his partner access to his account.

[Mariner]

“so I say Ohtani allowed his partner access to his account”

And gave him verbal instructions on the bets to place.

[nickcarraway]

I think you’re being naive. The interpreter gambled 4.5 million and thought that his boss would just cover it? It’s far more likely that he made those bets at Ohtani’s request.