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Arrested In Maduro Bets

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Arrested In Maduro Bets

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Benzinga

14 Views • Apr 24, 2026

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A U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant was arrested for allegedly using classified information to bet on Polymarket tied to Operation Absolute Resolve, which captured Nicolás Maduro. Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly wagered ~$33,000 across 13 bets, earning nearly $410,000. Polymarket referred the case to the DOJ while cooperating with investigators. Van Dyke faces wire fraud charges, CFTC civil complaints, and up to 20 years in prison.