Forbes True Crime Interviews Benesch State Attorneys General Chair Kevin Frankel

Forbes True Crime featured Kevin Frankel, chair of Benesch’s State Attorneys General (AG) Investigations & Enforcement Practice, in an in-depth interview examining a high-profile federal prosecution involving alleged misuse of classified government intelligence.

During the interview, Frankel analyzed the government’s case against a U.S. Special Forces soldier accused of leveraging confidential information tied to a Venezuela military operation to place online prediction market bets, generating more than $400,000 in alleged winnings. Frankel explained why federal prosecutors characterize the matter as a “very strong case” and discussed the evidentiary hurdles and enforcement considerations involved when national security and financial misconduct intersect.

The conversation also explored the growing regulatory focus on prediction markets, emerging enforcement risks, and how cases like this may shape future legislative and prosecutorial action in this evolving area.

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