HARTFORD, Conn. (February 6, 2026) — Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Investigators assisted Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Investigators Thursday, in the arrest of two Glastonbury men accused of using roughly 3,000 stolen identities to open bank accounts and commit widespread fraud.
Amitoj Kapoor, 29, and Sidharth Lillaney, 29, were arrested and arraigned in U.S. District Court in New Haven Thursday, following a federal grand jury indictment earlier this week charging 45 counts including conspiracy, wire fraud, identity fraud, money laundering and more.
Kapoor and Lillaney are alleged to have used the stolen identities to defraud online gambling companies, primarily FanDuel, of approximately $3 million by taking advantage of new user promotions. They are also accused of using the stolen identities to open online banking accounts to obtain virtual stored value cards to make deposits and withdrawals from the fraudulent FanDuel accounts.
As part of this investigation, DCP Gaming Investigators sent notice of identity theft to more than 1,200 individuals across the country whose identities were stolen.
“Although it may have started as a gaming-related investigation, the scope of the alleged identity theft and fraud, with thousands of potential victims across the country, quickly became the primary focus of this investigation," said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. "First and foremost, we are a consumer protection agency, and protecting the public by preventing and rooting out fraud is our top priority. Thank you to our skilled team of DCP Gaming investigators as well as the IRS Criminal Investigation Division for their diligent work on this case. We look forward to working with the U.S. Attorney's office to see this case through to its conclusion."
“As gaming regulators our top priority is protecting consumers and ensuring a fair and safe gaming marketplace for everyone, whether they choose to participate or not,” said DCP Gaming Director Kris Gilman. “Identity theft is a serious crime that can have lasting consequences for victims. We are proud of the work our team has done to result in these arrests, and grateful to the IRS Investigators and U.S. Attorney’s Office for assisting in our investigation and pursuing this case.”
FanDuel is the Online Gaming Operator for Mohegan Sun Casino.
“Fraud, identity theft, and the misuse of personal information have no place in a regulated marketplace. We commend the federal and state authorities for their work and decisive action in this case,” said James Gessner Jr., Mohegan Tribal Chairman. “We continue to invest in advanced systems, responsible gaming tools, and fraud‑prevention measures to ensure a safe and secure experience for every player online and in all other areas of our business. Cases like this highlight the critical advantages of regulated iGaming, where strict oversight and close coordination with law enforcement protect consumers far more than unregulated alternatives. Mohegan remains committed to strong consumer protection regulations, preventing underage and problem gaming, and stopping fraud.”
Victims of identity theft may be denied credit, loans or employment due to damaged credit history. They also must endure the stress of resolving the many issues caused by identity theft. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, visit IdentityTheft.Gov to report the fraud and take steps to recover your identity.
Copies of the grand jury indictment and detention motion are available.
Consumers can report gaming-related concerns to DCP by emailing DCP.Gaming@ct.gov.
If you or someone you know is looking for resources and support for problem gambling, call, or chat with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gaming 24/7 confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1(888) 789-7777 or visit www.ccpg.org.
Information about services available in Connecticut for those who may have a gambling problem is also available at portal.ct.gov/problemgaming. You may also learn about self-exclusion at ct.gov/selfexclusion.