6 outlets·6 reports
US soldier arrested for allegedly making over $400,000 on Polymarket with classified Maduro information
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
A U.S. Special Forces soldier has been arrested on suspicion of using classified information to place bets on Polymarket that profited more than $400,000. The alleged wagers were tied to the planned raid aimed at removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from office. Authorities say the soldier’s actions violated laws governing the handling of classified intelligence.
Written from all 6 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Hacker News·US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400k on Maduro raid
- TechMeme·Sources: the US DOJ arrested a soldier involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro for allegedly making $400K+ on Polymarket by betting on his removal from office (ABC News)
- The Verge·US arrests soldier who allegedly made $400k on Maduro Polymarket bets
- Wired·US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid
- TechCrunch·Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400k on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation
- Engadget·US soldier arrested for allegedly making over $400,000 on Polymarket with classified Maduro information
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