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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24 avril 2026
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CNBC • 24 avr. 20h52

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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The New York Times • 24 avr. 17h58

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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Feds charge soldier with using intel to win $400K bet on Maduro raid
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AP News • 24 avr. 08h59

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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Forbes • 24 avr. 08h54

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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The Independent • 24 avr. 07h33

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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CBS News • 24 avr. 00h45

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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The New York Times • 24 avr. 00h05

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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US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
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CNN • 23 avr. 21h35

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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