U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says | Crypto Craft

  • U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says

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    A U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant was arrested for allegedly using classified information to make extremely profitable bets on the Polymarket prediction market related to the American military mission that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, the Department of Justice said Thursday. The sergeant, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, “was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Absolute Resolve,” which apprehended Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in early January, the DOJ said. Van Dyke, 38, wagered a total of about $33,000 in 13 or so bets in the week leading up to that operation, with the knowledge ... (full story)

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Calvi123
Apr 24, 2026 5:55am
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Usa is a
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kingmirac
Apr 24, 2026 5:56am
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LoL
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maschti
Apr 24, 2026 6:01am
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so now do the same with ur spray tan leader
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Trader#1D38
Apr 24, 2026 6:10am
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Sheep needs to realize that stealing "their" money is the worst thing you can do. Punishment is higher for stealing than murder. They cannot allow the sheep to get wealthy. We are to remain poor slaves. As for the murder, they don't care. Actually, the less sheep the better. Ask Bill Gates. Just don't steal their money if you're not in the club or be very smart about it.
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Trader#8DBA
Apr 24, 2026 5:56am
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arrest Trump son too
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Trader#6DCE
Apr 24, 2026 6:02am
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Rule number 1 of all insider tradings: be a Trump friend.
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Trader#A418
Apr 24, 2026 6:07am
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Looks like Mr. Trump and his so-called freinds don't like the competition and they want to be the only one who will break the bank.. uu.. ugly guys, veeery ugly...
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Trader#C56E
Apr 24, 2026 6:08am
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And tell me why Nancy Pelosi is walking free?
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Trader#9C75
Apr 24, 2026 6:09am
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They learn from the Chief Clepto Clown, that you can do anything to get, or steal money, and the stolen money is more important than ethics, regulations and moral.
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Trader#B1CA
Apr 24, 2026 6:09am
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but nancy pelosi is fine
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