DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal: Sources | Flipboard

Flipboard · Apr 23, 2026 · 55 words · By ABC News; Aaron Katersky; Peter Charalambous; Alexander Mallin

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What to know about Political Arrest/Investigation

Federal authorities arrested a special forces soldier who was reportedly involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The arrest was linked to the soldier's betting activities, specifically mentioning a $400,000 bet concerning Maduro's removal.

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Claims checked 2

Techniques found 1

Topics 1

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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Center67%

Right33%

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DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal: Sources Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a special forces soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for … Federal authorities on Thursday arrested…

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The stakes turn on whether readers accept that Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a special forces soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for …. That point shapes the political meaning of the story.

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a special forces soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for ….

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

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Selective Omission 70% confidence

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Claim 1: “Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a special forces soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for …”

CORROBORATED

Multiple web search results confirm that a US special forces soldier was arrested for involvement with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. One source specifies the arrest occurred on 'Thursday' and mentions the betting aspect, corroborating the core event described in the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential elections were held in Venezuela on 28 July 2024 to choose a president for a six-year term beginning on 10 January 2025. The election was contentious, with international monitors calling …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Venezuelan_presidential_e…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An ongoing socioeconomic and political crisis began in Venezuela during the presidency of Hugo Chávez and has worsened during the presidency of successor Nicolás Maduro. It has been marked by hyperinf…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_in_Venezuela

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicolás Maduro Moros (born 23 November 1962) is a Venezuelan politician and former union leader who became President of Venezuela in 2013. On 3 January 2026, US forces captured Maduro and his wife, Ci…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolás_Maduro

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Claim 2: “DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal: Sources”

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Multiple web search results report that a US special forces soldier was arrested for allegedly betting on the removal of Nicolás Maduro and netting significant profits, specifically mentioning amounts around $400,000. The claim is supported by multiple independent web search snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In March 2025, the United States deported 238 illegal immigrants from Venezuela alleged to be gang members to El Salvador, to be immediately and indefinitely imprisoned without trial and without priso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_2025_American_deportatio…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — United States v. Nicolás Maduro Moros et al., originally filed under United States v. Carvajal-Barrios, is a federal criminal case filed against Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, and various…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_…

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