The bureau began the investigation following reports that fake accounts had been set up on the DraftKings sports betting platform. The accounts had been traced to Bruce Orr residing in Nolensville, Tennessee.
Man Charged with Identity Theft Through DraftKings SchemeAll charges of identity theft are classed as felony charges meaning that, if found guilty, Orr is likely to serve time in prison.
The bureau has confirmed that this was a joint investigation between it and the Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council. However, no details were revealed relating to how the fraudulent accounts were reported and no blame has been attributed to DraftKings.