"Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Absolute Resolve, made bets on Polymarket about whether the U.S. would deploy forces into Venezuela and remove Maduro from power."
"Federal officials say that Van Dyke's wagers were informed by classified information he had access to as a result of being a government insider."
"Between Dec. 27, 2025 and Jan. 26 of this year, he allegedly made 13 bets totaling some $33,034 in total on things like 'U.S. Forces in Venezuela . . . by January 31, 2026' and 'Maduro out by . . . January 31, 2026.'"
"Van Dyke faces a variety of charges, including violating the Commodity Exchange Act, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction."
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a special forces soldier, has been indicted for making significant bets on Polymarket regarding the removal of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. Allegations state he used classified information to inform his wagers, which totaled over $400,000. Van Dyke's bets included predictions about U.S. military actions in Venezuela. He faces multiple charges, including violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and wire fraud. His actions are seen as a breach of trust regarding the classified information he was privy to.
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