Israeli Air Force Reservist Accused of Using Classified Information on Polymarket

An indictment alleges an Israeli Air Force reservist major leaked secret details linked to Iran strike operation "Rising Lion" to support betting activity on Polymarket.

Summary

An Israeli Air Force reservist major was indicted for allegedly using classified military information to facilitate bets on Polymarket. The indictment says he leaked secret details in June 2025 to a civilian acquaintance connected to Iran airstrike operation "Rising Lion." The case adds a specific allegation to earlier claims that a reservist used non-public military information to trade outcomes related to the Israel-Iran conflict on the crypto-based prediction market.

Terms & Concepts
  • Polymarket: A crypto-based prediction market where users trade on the outcomes of future events.
  • Prediction market: A market in which participants buy and sell positions tied to whether a specific event will happen.
  • Classified information: Non-public government or military information that is legally restricted because of national security concerns.