Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from senior US gov't official who faked being a Navy pilot
David J. Rush, a former senior U.S. government official, was arrested for allegedly stealing $40 million while posing as a Navy pilot. The FBI discovered gold bars, cash, and luxury watches in his home during a raid. Rush is facing federal charges for theft of public money and has been accused of falsifying his military and educational credentials.
- ▪Rush was arrested on May 19 after the FBI raided his home in Virginia.
- ▪Authorities found approximately 303 one-kilogram gold bars and $2 million in cash.
- ▪Rush claimed the stolen funds were for work-related expenses while holding a top secret security clearance.
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US Corruption Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from senior US gov't 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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