Soldier accused of making $400k betting on Maduro capture
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 16:19 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A British soldier is facing charges after allegedly placing a $400,000 bet on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to The Independent, the soldier told a woman that the army 'doesn't understand business'.
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