Connecticut—Two Indian American men from Glastonbury have been arrested and charged with orchestrating a massive identity theft and online gambling fraud scheme that defrauded FanDuel and other sportsbooks of approximately $3 million.
Amitoj Kapoor, 29, and Siddharth Lillaney, 29, were arrested on February 6, 2026, and face a staggering 45-count federal indictment including conspiracy, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering charges.
Key Facts
• The two men used roughly 3,000 stolen identities acquired through the dark web and Telegram to open online gambling accounts and exploit promotional bonuses, generating around $3 million since 2021.
• They maintained accounts on BeenVerified.com and TruthFinder.com to access victim background information, which they used to answer verification questions during account sign-ups.
• Over 1,200 victims across the country have been notified of identity theft, with potential lasting consequences including denied credit, loans, and employment opportunities.
According to authorities, Kapoor and Lillaney exploited a critical vulnerability in online gambling platforms. When they won bets using promotional bonuses, they transferred winnings to virtual stored value cards that FanDuel permitted account holders to use, then funneled the money into personal bank and investment accounts.
The pair obtained thousands of stolen identities through dark web marketplaces and encrypted messaging platforms, demonstrating sophisticated knowledge of cybercriminal networks. This wasn't a simple hack—it required coordinated efforts to acquire, organize, and deploy stolen personal information at scale.
Law enforcement described the scheme as particularly insidious because it victimized ordinary Americans whose identities were stolen without their knowledge. Each compromised identity could damage credit scores, drain financial resources, and create years of recovery headaches.
The investigation began as a gaming-related inquiry but quickly expanded into a multi-agency federal case. Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Investigators collaborated with IRS Criminal Investigation to unravel the complex money laundering network.
U.S. Attorney David Sullivan emphasized the severity of the crime:
Both men were released on $300,000 bonds following their February 6 arrests, but face significant federal prison time if convicted on all charges. The case highlights how regulated gaming platforms, despite security measures, remain vulnerable to sophisticated identity theft operations.
This prosecution sends a stark message to the Indian American community and beyond: digital fraud networks face serious federal consequences. For victims, resources are available through IdentityTheft. gov to report fraud and begin recovery steps.
Do You Know?
Regulated online gambling platforms like FanDuel maintain significantly better consumer protections and fraud detection than unregulated alternatives, yet remain targets for identity theft schemes. This case underscores why regulatory oversight matters—law enforcement could track transactions and coordinate arrests with speed.
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