Man Charged with Identity Theft Through DraftKings Scheme

Accused opened eight fraudulent accounts

Man Charged with Identity Theft Through DraftKings Scheme - Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 9:43

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a man for creating fraudulent accounts on DraftKings.

Man Charged with Identity Theft Through DraftKings Scheme 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 Scheme Man Charged with Identity Theft Through DraftKings Scheme

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.

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