On April 23, 2026, a soldier was taken into custody in New York City for allegedly profiting from bets made on Polymarket regarding the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
Reports indicate that the soldier made over $400,000 from these bets, which are linked to a broader US operation targeting Maduro.
This incident has sparked discussions about the legality of betting on political events, particularly in relation to military operations and their implications.