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Mysterious 'Investor' Wins $400,000 Betting on Maduro's Overthrow

Published January 6, 2026, 13:12
Mysterious 'Investor' Wins $400,000 Betting on Maduro's Overthrow

An anonymous trader made significant profits, approximately $400,000, by betting on the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela through the prediction market platform Polymarket. The contracts in which he invested, initially worth $34,000, skyrocketed in value following the US military operation. The trader's success raises suspicions of insider information and has sparked discussions about the need to tighten regulations regarding betting on political events by individuals with potential access to confidential information. The trader began purchasing contracts in December, predicting a US invasion by the end of January. The case has provoked reactions in the US, with lawmakers proposing legislation to ban such transactions for elected officials and public employees.