Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from former CIA official who faked being a Navy pilot
David J. Rush, a former CIA official, was arrested for allegedly stealing $40 million while posing as a Navy pilot. The FBI discovered gold bars, cash, and luxury watches during a raid on his home. Rush is facing federal charges for theft of public money and misrepresentation of his military background.
- ▪Rush was arrested on May 19 after an FBI raid revealed a stash of $40 million in gold bars and cash.
- ▪He falsely claimed to be a decorated Navy Reserve captain and Air Force test pilot while holding a senior position at the CIA.
- ▪The investigation began after Rush made multiple requests for significant amounts of foreign currency and gold bars for supposed work-related expenses.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 20:22:21 -0400 |
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US Corruption Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from former CIA official who faked being a Navy pilot David J. Rush allegedly claimed $40M in gold bars and foreign currency were for 'work-related expenses' By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published May 27, 2026 8:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former senior U.S. government official with top secret security clearance was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and discovered a staggering $40 million stash of gold bars, $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches, court documents reveal.
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