In 2017, HSI Dallas, along with the IRS-Criminal Investigation, executed federal search and seizure warrants on Cacopardo’s residence and financial accounts. Specifically, he was using offshore internet sports book websites based in Costa Rica to accept wagers on sports games from bettors throughout Texas and other U.S. In 2014, HSI Dallas initiated an investigation that showed how Cacopardo was using offshore websites to further his criminal bookmaking operation. The joint investigation by HSI, IRS and the District Attorney’s Office, which is a member of the HSI Dallas Financial Crimes Task Force, revealed that the illegal gambling operation was based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which Cacopardo of North Texas had been operating since January 2006. The $460,560.26 the Dallas District Attorney’s Office received was part of nearly $9 million seized by HSI and the IRS during the investigation of a criminal organization led by Frank Cacopardo. “HSI will continue to aggressively investigate financial crimes that often lead to other nefarious activities, which pose a public safety threat to our communities.” Spradlin, special agent in charge of HSI Dallas. “It’s a good day in Dallas when HSI can share seized illegal proceeds with our law enforcement partners, which can use the money to continue to bring criminals to justice,” said Ryan L.
