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Israeli authorities charged a military reservist and a civilian with using classified information to place bets on Polymarket regarding military operations. The charges include serious security offenses, bribery and obstruction of justice.

Israeli authorities charged a military reservist and a civilian with using classified information to place bets on Polymarket regarding military operations. The charges include serious security offenses, bribery and obstruction of justice.

The suspects allegedly placed bets on Polymarket concerning the timing of Israeli military operations, with the reservist having access to classified information through military duties. Several other individuals, including additional reservists, were arrested in connection with the case.

The suspects allegedly placed bets on Polymarket concerning the timing of Israeli military operations, with the reservist having access to classified information through military duties. Several other individuals, including additional reservists, were arrested in connection with the case.

An anonymous Polymarket user reportedly bet tens of thousands of dollars on when Israel would strike Iran in June 2025, earning over $152,000 in returns. The bets included predictions on specific dates and the end of military operations.

An anonymous Polymarket user reportedly bet tens of thousands of dollars on when Israel would strike Iran in June 2025, earning over $152,000 in returns. The bets included predictions on specific dates and the end of military operations.

The investigation was conducted jointly by the Shin Bet security service, the Defense Ministry's security department and Israel Police. Prosecutors requested that the suspects remain in detention until the end of legal proceedings.

The investigation was conducted jointly by the Shin Bet security service, the Defense Ministry's security department and Israel Police. Prosecutors requested that the suspects remain in detention until the end of legal proceedings.

The Israeli military stated that no operational harm was caused by the incident but described it as a severe ethical failure and a clear crossing of a red line. Procedures will be reinforced across IDF units to prevent similar cases.

The Israeli military stated that no operational harm was caused by the incident but described it as a severe ethical failure and a clear crossing of a red line. Procedures will be reinforced across IDF units to prevent similar cases.

Polymarket is a prediction market platform where users bet on future events using cryptocurrency or traditional payment methods. The platform has faced scrutiny over potential insider trading and manipulation concerns.

Polymarket is a prediction market platform where users bet on future events using cryptocurrency or traditional payment methods. The platform has faced scrutiny over potential insider trading and manipulation concerns.

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