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Digital Espionage Suspected in Early Leak of Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday it believes digital espionage was likely responsible for the early exposure of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s identity, ahead of the official announcement. While investigators have not confirmed how the breach occurred or who was behind it, the committee said the digital domain remains the primary suspect.

Suspicion arose after betting activity surged hours before the official announcement, with large wagers placed on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado—who was ultimately named the laureate. According to committee officials, Machado’s name had not appeared in expert predictions or media coverage prior to the unusual spike in bets, which climbed to about $2.2 million.

One of Norway’s intelligence agencies participated in the investigation to determine whether the leak stemmed from an internal source or external digital spying, possibly involving criminal or state actors. While the motive remains unclear, the committee said its focus has now shifted to strengthening safeguards to prevent future breaches and protect the credibility of the prestigious award.

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Trump Tells Norway He No Longer Feels Bound to Pursue Only Peace

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U.S. President Donald Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer feels obliged “to think purely of peace,” citing his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, while again pressing his demand for U.S. control of Greenland. The remarks were made in a written response to a message from Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who had urged de-escalation and sought talks after Trump threatened tariffs on European allies over the issue.

In his message, Trump complained that Norway had not awarded him the Nobel Peace Prize despite what he described as his role in stopping multiple wars, and said he would instead focus on what is “good and proper” for the United States. Støre responded by reiterating that the Nobel Peace Prize is decided by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government. Trump has openly campaigned for the award, which was last given to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

Trump also questioned Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland, arguing it could not adequately protect the island and disputing its historical claims, despite longstanding treaties and U.S. recognition of Danish authority. He concluded by asserting that U.S. and global security depended on “complete and total control” of Greenland, again linking the issue to NATO burden-sharing and U.S. strategic interests.

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Nobel Committee Says Prize Stays with Laureate Even if Medal Is Given Away

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The Nobel Peace Prize remains permanently tied to the individual or organisation that wins it, even if the physical medal is given away, the Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified on Friday. The statement came a day after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed her Nobel medal to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said he plans to keep it. The committee stressed that the honour and recognition of the prize cannot be transferred.

According to the Nobel Committee, while the medal, diploma and prize money are tangible items, the Nobel Prize itself is an immutable historical record. Machado’s award also includes a diploma and prize money of 11 million Swedish crowns. The committee noted that there are no rules restricting what laureates may do with these items, meaning they are free to keep, donate, sell or give them away.

However, the committee emphasised that the identity of the laureate never changes. Regardless of the fate of the medal or other components, the original recipient remains recorded as the Nobel laureate. Citing past examples, the committee noted that previous winners have donated or sold their medals, including Nobel laureates who used them for political gestures or humanitarian fundraising, without altering the official status of the prize.

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