Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars
A former senior CIA official has been charged with stealing over $40 million in gold bars from the federal government. David Rush was arrested after federal agents discovered more than 300 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches at his home. The investigation revealed that Rush had falsely claimed to have a military background and educational credentials.
- ▪David Rush is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million.
- ▪Federal officials seized over 300 gold bars and approximately $2 million in cash from Rush's home.
- ▪Rush allegedly lied about his education and military service, claiming to be a Navy pilot and a graduate of two universities.
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National Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars May 28, 20261:38 AM ET By The Associated Press The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is displayed at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., April 13, 2016. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home. National The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it David Rush was arrested and charged with criminal theft of public money last week, according to federal court filings in Virginia, where he lives.
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