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Story summary
- Israeli prosecutors charged Omer Ziv and an unnamed air force major with bribery, offences and obstruction of justice, keeping both in custody.
- The indictment says Ziv used Polymarket accounts and a crypto wallet to bet, earning $152,000 after the major leaked timing via WhatsApp, letting him raise wagers before ensuing war.
- Legal experts say the case shows blockchain ledger and KYC rules let authorities trace war speculation, raising privacy concerns.
