Israel Detains Two Individuals for Polymarket Betting on Military Actions

Israeli officials have arrested a reservist and a civilian for allegedly exploiting confidential data to wager on military operations against Iran.

Israeli law enforcement has apprehended two individuals, comprising a military reservist and a civilian, under allegations of utilizing classified information for wagering on military operations targeting Iran.

The arrests stem from suspicions that these individuals engaged with Polymarket, a platform allowing users to bet on various outcomes, including military actions. Authorities are investigating how confidential data was accessed and employed for personal gain in this betting context.