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Special Forces Soldier Arrested for $400K Bets on Maduro's Capture

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A special forces soldier has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly earning over $400,000 by betting on the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The soldier placed bets on the prediction market Polymarket just hours before President Trump's announcement of Maduro's capture during a military operation in January. Investigators are examining whether insider information was used for these bets, marking a significant case in the realm of prediction markets and potential insider trading. This arrest could set a precedent for future prosecutions in similar cases involving government employees and confidential information.

Key Details: • The soldier placed bets totaling over $33,000 on Polymarket before Maduro's capture announcement. • The largest bet was $32,537, resulting in a profit of $404,222. • This case is believed to be the first prosecution for insider trading on a prediction market in the U.S.

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