Kalshi Permanently Bans George Santos for Market Manipulation
Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Representative George Santos after he manipulated an attendance market to profit nearly $18,000. This marks the platform's first-ever permanent ban, highlighting its commitment to regulatory enforcement against market manipulation.
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Kalshi bans George Santos for $17,839 market manipulation
Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Representative George Santos and imposed a $71,356 penalty after finding that he manipulated an attendance market to earn $17,839.57. Kalshi’s Aug. 28 disciplinary notice said Santos placed large trades between Feb. 2 and Feb.…
George Santos Bet on Whether He'd Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
The exchange found the former congressman placed large trades on his own State of the Union attendance, then made false statements to move prices, profiting nearly $18,000.
Kalshi issues first permanent ban to former Rep. George Santos over State of the Union trading
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has been permanently banned from trading on Kalshi, marking the platform’s first-ever permanent ban.

