Soldier Arrested for Insider Trading on Maduro Capture
April 24, 2026 at 17:41
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- US soldier profited $410,000 from prediction markets
- Charged with multiple counts including commodities fraud
- Used classified info from military operations for personal gain
A U.S. Army soldier has been arrested on charges of insider trading, allegedly profiting significantly by betting on the timing of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Gannon Ken Van Dyke reportedly made nearly $410,000 through predictions on Polymarket. He is facing serious charges, including unlawful use of government information and commodities fraud, as stated by the Department of Justice.
The indictment claims that Van Dyke was directly involved in planning the U.S. military operation to apprehend Maduro, known as 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' leveraging his access to confidential information for financial gain.
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