Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found at his home
A former CIA official, David Rush, was arrested after FBI agents discovered $40 million in gold bars at his home. He faces charges related to stealing public money and providing false information about his educational and military background. The investigation is ongoing, with both the CIA and FBI involved in the case.
- ▪David Rush was arrested following an FBI investigation into potential violations of law.
- ▪Approximately 303 gold bars valued at over $40 million were found in his home.
- ▪Rush is accused of lying about his educational background and fraudulently obtaining military leave.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 27 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Ex-CIA official arrested with $40M in gold bars at home — Boing Boing
- ▪ Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Former CIA official arrested after feds find $40M worth of gold bars stashed at his home: report — New York Post
- ▪ F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home — NYT — US
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 21:44:35 -0400 |
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Politics Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found inside his home By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, Olivia Gazis, Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis covers intelligence and international security matters for CBS News. Twice Emmy-nominated, she has traveled worldwide with the secretary of state and contributes reporting on intelligence, foreign policy and other security topics across CBS News broadcast, radio, online and streaming platforms.
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