- Lord Miles Routledge’s social media account claims he was detained by Saudi authorities during a “no water” challenge.
- Accusations have surfaced of insider trading related to a Polymarket bet on his challenge outcome.
- Coffeezilla identified crypto wallet funding linked to Routledge that gained $60,000 from a bet he would fail the challenge.
- Statements suggest Routledge’s absence sparked unfounded death rumors, later admitted to be false by a betting platform owner.
- Questions remain about Routledge’s status, with no independent confirmation of his current condition or location.
Miles Routledge, also known as Lord Miles, has reportedly been detained by authorities in Saudi Arabia during his attempt at a 40-day “no water” challenge. His X social media account, operated by YouTuber Britannica on his behalf, issued a call for prominent YouTubers to visit him in jail to verify his situation, following widespread rumors of his death and claims of manipulation around bets on his challenge.
The account alleges that an American individual bribed a journalist covering Polymarket, a crypto prediction platform, and influenced Saudi officials to detain Routledge. This was purportedly done so that a bet against him would pay out, with the wallet in question reportedly earning $60,000 after Routledge was unable to complete the challenge.
Crypto investigator Coffeezilla highlighted online evidence showing Routledge previously moved funds into a wallet that placed a bet on him failing the fast, supporting claims of potential self-betting. Coffeezilla stated, “Before his disappearance, Lord Miles was caught sending money to PolyMarket where he bet ‘NO’ on the challenge. This account Miles funded made $60,000+.”
The team managing Routledge’s account has denied intentional manipulation. According to a statement attributed to Routledge, “It makes little sense” for him to exploit followers, and alternative income sources were cited, such as exporting valuable goods from Afghanistan. The same statement claimed that a third party, described as an Afghan associate, placed the wager and managed related funds.
The uncertainty around Routledge’s disappearance led to false reports of his death. The owner of a supposed sponsor, the betting platform Duel, admitted that their statement about Routledge’s death was a “shitpost” intended to cause chaos with the market. The individual clarified they had no financial involvement in bets regarding Routledge.
Polymarket heavily promoted the fasting challenge, leading some to speculate about its relationship with Routledge. The platform clarified that while users can suggest markets, users cannot directly create their own.
Routledge is known for dangerous travels, including going viral in 2021 after being caught in Kabul during the Taliban’s rise. His title “Lord” comes from a $19 online certificate.
Protos has contacted Polymarket for comment and will update with any additional information.
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