U.S. Army serviceman Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged with using classified information to profit in the prediction market. This was reported by the U.S. Department of Justice, writes UNN.
Details
According to the investigation, the 38-year-old serviceman, who served at Fort Bragg, had access to classified data regarding the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, codenamed "Absolute Resolve." Investigators believe he used this information to place bets on the Polymarket platform.
This refers to contracts related to the possible deployment of U.S. troops in Venezuela and the removal of Maduro from power. Van Dyke made a series of bets in late 2025 – early 2026, wagering over $33,000 and earning approximately $409,000 in profit after the operation was actually carried out.
The Justice Department stated that the serviceman "violated trust and used classified information for personal gain." He is charged with theft of confidential data, fraud, and illegal financial transactions.
After winning, according to the investigation, the suspect tried to cover his tracks – transferring funds through cryptocurrency and attempting to delete his account.
If convicted, Van Dyke faces up to 20 years in prison for individual charges. He is currently awaiting trial, and the final decision will be made by a judge.
White House employees banned from betting on prediction markets due to insider risk11.04.26, 02:58