US Soldier Accused of Embezzling $400,000 from Bets on Maduros Capture

A US soldier has been arrested and charged with allegedly winning $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

According to reports, the soldier made the bets using classified information. The incident occurred while the soldier was serving in a special forces unit.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest, stating that the soldier used sensitive information to place the bets on Polymarket, an online betting platform.

The soldier’s identity has not been released.

The DOJ alleges that the soldier made the bets using classified information, which is a serious breach of national security. The incident is currently under investigation.

No further details have been released about the case.

Source: Google News World