U.S. Soldier Arrested for Alleged Insider Trading on Venezuelan President's Capture

U.S. federal authorities have arrested a special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to ABC News. The soldier is accused of profiting over $409,000 by betting on Maduro's ousting. According to Odaily, federal investigators believe the commando placed bets exceeding $33,000 on the prediction market Polymarket just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro's capture in January. These bets resulted in profits of over $409,000, prompting an internal review within the prediction market and a months-long investigation into insider trading.