IDF Reservist Indicted Over Alleged Insider Bets on Polymarket Tied to Iran Strikes

On 13 February 2026, Israeli authorities indicted an IDF reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified military information to place trades on Polymarket. The pair are accused of exploiting intelligence related to Israel’s June 2025 strikes on Iran to earn an estimated $150,000–$152,000, with prosecutors framing the case as a serious security and ethical breach despite no reported operational damage.