Israeli reservist and civilian accused of illegally using classified intel to make bets on IDF military operations
ABC News
The two have been charged with serious security offenses and offenses of bribery and obstruction of justice, Israeli authorities announced Thursday.
An Israeli reservist and a civilian allegedly used classified information to make bets on the timing of Israeli military operations on the Polymarket website, according to Israeli authorities.
The two have been charged with serious security offenses and offenses of bribery and obstruction of justice, a joint statement from Israel's Ministry of Defense, the Israeli Police and the Israel Security Agency announced Thursday.
Several people were initially arrested on suspicion of gambling "regarding the occurrence of military operations, based on classified information to which the reservists were exposed by virtue of their position in the army," the joint statement said.
Following an investigation, two of the suspects were charged, it said.
Polymarket is a platform where people can bet on things ranging from sports to politics and other real-world events. ABC News has reached out to Polymarket for comment and did not immediately receive a response.
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