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Reporter Faces Death Threats Over $14M Betting Scandal

3/18/2026

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Emanuel Fabian, Israeli reporter, received death threats from gamblers tied to $14 million Polymarket bet about an Iranian missile strike near Jerusalem, which hit an open area with no injuries.
Fabian faced pressure to classify the event as an interceptor fragment.
He noted more than $55 million was wagered on related markets, with blockchain analysts identifying suspected insiders profiting.
Polymarket condemned harassment, stating it violates its terms of service.

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Emanuel Fabian, Israeli reporter, received death threats from gamblers tied to $14 million Polymarket bet about an Iranian missile strike near Jerusalem, which hit an open area with no injuries.
Fabian faced pressure to classify the event as an interceptor fragment.
He noted more than $55 million was wagered on related markets, with blockchain analysts identifying suspected insiders profiting.
Polymarket condemned harassment, stating it violates its terms of service.