Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a 38-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been arrested by the U.S. Justice Department for allegedly making $409,881 through insider trading on Polymarket, betting on when Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro would be out of office. Van Dyke participated in the planning of a mission that led to Maduro's kidnapping in January 2026. He placed 13 bets totaling $33,034 between December 27, 2025, and January 26, 2026, predicting Maduro's removal by January 31. Following media scrutiny, Van Dyke attempted to hide his identity by requesting the deletion of his Polymarket account and changing his cryptocurrency exchange email. He faces charges including unlawful use of confidential government information and commodities fraud. This case is notable as it is the first of its kind in the prediction markets, which are under increasing scrutiny for insider trading. The DOJ emphasizes that federal laws protecting national security information apply to these markets, as stated by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.