Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket

Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket

A Google security engineer was arrested in New York for allegedly using confidential company data to profit over $1 million by placing bets on Polymarket, a prediction market platform. According to ABC News, he was charged with commodities fraud and money laundering related to these activities. The arrest followed an investigation by federal prosecutors and the FBI.

The engineer was placed on leave by Google amid the legal proceedings. This case highlights the scrutiny of insider trading in emerging digital markets.

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Michele Spagnuolo Google Polymarket Federal prosecutors FBI U.S. Attorney’s Office

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New York

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28 मई 2026
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Google Engineer Made $1.2 Million Via Polymarket Insider Trading: DOJ
Google Engineer Made $1.2 Million Via Polymarket Insider Trading: DOJ

Business Insider • 28 मई 06:53

A Google engineer has been charged with using confidential information to generate over $1 million in illegal profits through the prediction market Polymarket.

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Google engineer made $1.2M by placing bets on Polymarket using confidential info, prosecutors allege
Google engineer made $1.2M by placing bets on Polymarket using confidential info, prosecutors allege

NBC News • 28 मई 02:43

Michele Spagnulo, a Google software engineer, faces charges for allegedly using confidential company data to earn over $1.2 million on Polymarket, marking a significant criminal case tied to insider trading.

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Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket
Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket

TechCrunch • 28 मई 00:45

A Google software engineer has been charged with insider trading after allegedly making $1.2 million using confidential information to place bets on Polymarket, a prediction market platform.

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27 मई 2026
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DOJ charges Google employee over Polymarket trades : NPR
DOJ charges Google employee over Polymarket trades : NPR

NPR • 27 मई 23:35

A Google software engineer faces multiple charges, including commodities fraud and money laundering, for allegedly using confidential information to gain $1.2 million through trades on Polymarket.

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Google employee polymarket insider trading
Google employee polymarket insider trading

CNBC • 27 मई 23:32

A Google employee, Michele Spagnuolo, has been charged with fraud for allegedly profiting $1.2 million through insider trading on Polymarket, using confidential data about Google's most searched person.

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Google Security Engineer Arrested in Million-Dollar Polymarket Trading Scheme
Google Security Engineer Arrested in Million-Dollar Polymarket Trading Scheme

WIRED • 27 मई 22:22

A Google security engineer was arrested for allegedly leveraging confidential data to profit over $1 million in trading on Polymarket, a prediction market platform.

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Google employee charged with using inside information to make $1 million on Polymarket
Google employee charged with using inside information to make $1 million on Polymarket

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 27 मई 20:57

A Google engineer has been accused of making over $1 million by using confidential company data to place betting wagers on Polymarket, leading to charges of commodities fraud and money laundering.

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