Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets | Flipboard

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Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using his access to company information to successfully place lucrative bets on the prediction platform Polymarket.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets”

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Three independent web sources specifically state that Michele Spagnuolo allegedly made more than $1.2 million using internal Google data on Polymarket.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School. His eclectic output includes religious paint…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Crespi

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — JSONP, or JSON-P (JSON with Padding), is a JavaScript technique for requesting data via the <script> HTML element. It was proposed by Bob Ippolito in 2005. JSONP enables sharing of data bypassing same…
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Claim 2: “The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York said it had charged Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, with breaking insider …”

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Multiple sources confirm that the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York charged Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo with insider trading/fraud.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States attorney for the Southern District of New York is the chief federal law enforcement officer in eight contiguous New York counties: the counties (coextensive boroughs of New York City…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Attorney_for_the…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States District Court for the Southern District of California (in case citations, S.D. Cal.) is a federal court in the Ninth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. go…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (in case citations, S.D. Ohio) is the federal trial court for the southern half of Ohio. The district holds court in Columbus, Cincin…
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Claim 3: “the 131-year-old Italian coffee brand debuted …”

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Wikipedia and official website sources confirm Lavazza was founded in 1895. As of 2026, this makes the brand 131 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Islands (Italian: Isole) is an Italian drama film released in 2011, directed by Stefano Chiantini and starring Asia Argento. The film was presented in world première at the Toronto International Film …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. (Italian: [luˈiːdʒi laˈvattsa]), shortened and stylized as LAVAZZA, is an Italian manufacturer of coffee products. Founded in Turin in 1895 by Luigi Lavazza, it was initially run …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavazza

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luigi Lavazza (Italian pronunciation: [luˈiːdʒi laˈvattsa]; 24 April 1859 – 16 August 1949) was an Italian businessman. In 1895, he founded the Lavazza coffee company in Turin.
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Claim 4: “A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using his access to company information to successfully place lucrative bets on the prediction platform Polymarket.”

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Multiple independent web search results from May 27, 2026, confirm that a Google employee was arrested for using confidential company data to place bets on Polymarket.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... Google staffer arrested for alleged Polymarket bets using company's confidential dataThe employee is charged with fraud and money laundering.
https://abcnews.com/US/google-employee-charged-inside-inform…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York said it had charged Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, with breaking insider trading ...
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c052yv259jvo

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... The employee is charged with fraud and money laundering. Aaron Katerky has details on the case. https://abcnews.link/2HaNKSO ... it was a bet, not ...
https://www.facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight/videos/federal-pro…

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Claim 5: “Lavazza is bringing its espresso tablets to the U.S.”

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CNBC and other web results confirm that Lavazza is launching 'Tablì', its new single-serve espresso tablets, in the U.S. market.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Flavia is a hot beverage system. The system prepares single servings of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate drinks. The brand was owned by Mars Drinks, a division of Mars, Incorporated until October 1, 201…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kicking Horse may refer to: Kicking Horse River in the Canadian Rockies, southeastern British Columbia, Canada Kicking Horse Resort, a ski resort Kicking Horse Pass, in the Canadian Rockies Kicking H…
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Claim 6: “On Saturday, June 8th, 2026, the Polymarket invite code CUSE has been officially announced in New York, Texas, and all other eligible states”

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Sources provide conflicting dates and details for the 'CUSE' code. One source says Friday, June 5th, 2026, while another says Saturday, June 6th, 2026. The claim specifies Saturday, June 8th, 2026, which is not supported by the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the United States, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred. July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the signin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Founders Fund is an American venture capital fund founded in 2005 based in San Francisco. The fund has roughly $17 billion in total assets under management as of 2025. The firm was founded by Peter Th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a timeline of the second presidency of Donald Trump during the second quarter of 2026, from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. To navigate between quarters, see timeline of the Donald T…
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Claim 7: “Lavazza’s newest single-serve machine is brewing up a new promise to coffee lovers: less plastic waste.”

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While web results mention Lavazza single-serve machines, there is no specific corroboration across multiple sources regarding a 'new promise' or specific new machine designed specifically to reduce plastic waste as the primary claim suggests.

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web search NEUTRAL — About this itemWorks with Lavazza Blue capsulesPack of 100 single-serve Lavazza Blue capsules with the espresso TOP CLASS Coffee blend
https://www.amazon.com/Lavazza-Classy-Espresso-Machine-Capsu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lavazza Classy Plus All-In-One The Lavazza Classy Plus is a versatile and compact machine for small offices, conference rooms, and home settings. It brews espresso and coffee and prepares fresh milk-b…
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/lavazza-blue-single-serve-espr…

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web search NEUTRAL — A Lavazza coffee machine is a fantastic option for those who want to make delicious espresso-based drinks at their own homes. These machines come with a built-in coffee grinder which can be used for w…
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