U.S. Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Maduro Capture

U.S. Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Maduro Capture

A U. S. Army Master Sergeant, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, was arrested and charged with insider trading after allegedly using classified information about a military operation to place bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Reports indicate that Van Dyke profited over $400,000 through online betting platforms by exploiting this sensitive information.

Following the charges, Van Dyke was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court to face the allegations. The case involves multiple agencies including the FBI and the U. S. Department of Justice, highlighting concerns about the misuse of classified military information for personal financial gain.

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U.S. Army Master Sergeant U.S. Department of Justice FBI Polymarket Nicolás Maduro

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Fort Bragg

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April 24, 2026
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Special Forces Soldier Released on Bond Amid Insider Trading Allegations
Special Forces Soldier Released on Bond Amid Insider Trading Allegations

CNBC • 24 Apr 20:52

Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, accused of using classified information to profit from Polymarket bets related to a U.S. military operation, has been released on bond and is set to appear in court.

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U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information for Betting on Maduro Capture
U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information for Betting on Maduro Capture

The New York Times • 24 Apr 17:58

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information for $400K Betting Profit on Maduro Capture
U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information for $400K Betting Profit on Maduro Capture

AP News • 24 Apr 08:59

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 through bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S. Soldier Charged with Insider Trading Over Maduro Capture
U.S. Soldier Charged with Insider Trading Over Maduro Capture

Forbes • 24 Apr 08:54

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 through bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Maduro Capture
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Maduro Capture

The Independent • 24 Apr 07:33

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 through bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Maduro Capture
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Maduro Capture

CBS News • 24 Apr 00:45

A U.S. Army Master Sergeant has been charged with using classified information to profit from bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information for Betting on Maduro's Capture
U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information for Betting on Maduro's Capture

The New York Times • 24 Apr 00:05

Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces charges for allegedly using classified details of a military operation to profit over $400,000 through online betting.

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U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged with Insider Trading Over Maduro Capture
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged with Insider Trading Over Maduro Capture

CNN • 23 Apr 21:35

A U.S. Army Master Sergeant has been arrested for allegedly using classified information to profit from bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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