Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- Gambling
- By The New York Times
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A U.S. Army sergeant faces serious federal charges after allegedly exploiting classified intelligence regarding covert operations in Venezuela to gain financial advantage through prediction market betting. The case highlights growing concerns about insider trading using sensitive government information and raises questions about security protocols protecting classified materials. Prosecutors argue the soldier capitalized on non-public knowledge about plans targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's political position to place strategic wagers on geopolitical outcomes.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in planning to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market. continue reading...
