Arrest of Army Soldier for Profiting from Military Operation

Soldier arrested for profiting from insider knowledge of Maduro's capture.
Soldier was part of elite unit conducting 'Operation Absolute Resolve.'. Used non-public info to bet on Polymarket prediction market.
Staked $32,000 on contract predicting Maduro's removal by January.
Bet had 6% probability at time of placement.
Profit surged to $400,000 after raid boosted contract value.
Timing and account creation triggered FBI and CFTC investigation.
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