Did classified intelligence on Maduro capture make Polymarket bets illegal? US soldier challenges charges

A US Army special forces soldier is challenging federal charges that he used classified information about the Maduro capture to place profitable bets on Polymarket.

The soldier has asked a federal court to dismiss the case, arguing his conduct does not violate wire fraud or commodities laws.

Prosecutors are relying on untested legal theories in the case, according to the defense.