Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have charged two Glastonbury men with running a sweeping identity theft and fraud scheme that allegedly targeted FanDuel and other online gambling platforms for millions of dollars in illicit profits.

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with IRS Criminal Investigation and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven returned a 45-count indictment against Amitoj Kapoor, 29, and Siddharth Lillaney, 29. The indictment was filed February 3, 2026, and both men were arrested the following day.

According to court documents, Kapoor and Lillaney are accused of conspiring to defraud online gambling companies by opening accounts using stolen personal identifying information from thousands of victims across Connecticut and beyond. Prosecutors allege the defendants exploited promotional incentives such as bonus bets and new-user credits offered to first-time account holders.

Authorities say the pair obtained victim information through darknet marketplaces and encrypted messaging services such as Telegram. Investigators also allege they maintained subscriptions to background-check websites including BeenVerified and TruthFinder in order to gather additional data needed to bypass identity verification questions when creating fraudulent accounts.

Once accounts were opened, prosecutors claim Kapoor and Lillaney placed wagers using the promotional credits. If a bet resulted in winnings, the funds were transferred onto virtual stored value cards tied to FDIC-insured institutions, which FanDuel permits for deposits and withdrawals. The proceeds were then allegedly moved into bank accounts and investment accounts controlled by the defendants.

Federal officials estimate that since 2021, the scheme involved the stolen identities of approximately 3,000 victims and generated roughly $3 million in profits.

“As alleged, these two men used thousands of stolen identities to open online gambling accounts and exploit new user incentives,” U.S. Attorney Sullivan said, adding that their “winning streak is now over.” He credited IRS Criminal Investigation and Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection for their work in identifying victims and pursuing accountability.

IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Thomas Demeo emphasized the scale of the alleged identity theft, calling it a crime that can cause “immeasurable hardship” to victims. Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection said the case began as a gaming-related investigation but quickly expanded due to the massive scope of the alleged fraud.

The indictment includes one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and identity fraud, 23 counts of wire fraud, eight counts of identity fraud, two counts of aggravated identity theft, one count of money laundering conspiracy, and 10 counts of money laundering. If convicted, the defendants face potentially decades in federal prison, including mandatory consecutive sentences for aggravated identity theft charges.

Both Kapoor and Lillaney appeared in federal court in New Haven before U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria E. Garcia and were released on $300,000 bond.

Federal authorities stressed that an indictment is not proof of guilt. All charges remain allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Officials urged anyone who believes they may be a victim of identity theft to report it through IdentityTheft.gov and take steps to protect their personal information.

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