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DOJ investigates George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi

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The Department of Justice and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are investigating former congressman George Santos for alleged insider trading on the betting platform Kalshi. Santos reportedly manipulated odds by falsely announcing his attendance at a State of the Union address, then betting against his own appearance to profit. Kalshi detected the suspicious trades, froze his account, and reported the incident, leading to the current investigations. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory investigation into a high-profile political figure for financial misconduct. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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DOJ investigates George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    DOJ opens investigation into George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi

    The recently-incarcerated former congressman George Santos allegedly placed bets on himself, then acted to ensure he won.

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