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Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Alleged $400,000 Bet on Maduro Capture

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A U.S. special forces soldier has been arrested for allegedly profiting $400,000 from a bet on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The soldier placed a $32,000 wager on a prediction market in December, speculating that Maduro would be 'out' by January. Shortly after the bet, U.S. military forces executed a covert operation that resulted in Maduro's arrest in Caracas, where he faces drug-trafficking charges. This incident has drawn the attention of federal prosecutors, who are investigating the legality of the bet and its implications.

Key Details: • The soldier placed a $32,000 bet on Polymarket in late December 2022. • Maduro was captured in January 2023 during a U.S. military operation. • Federal prosecutors are investigating the legality of the betting activity.

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