Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says
David J. Rush, a former senior CIA officer, is accused of stealing gold bars and cash worth millions. The FBI alleges he fabricated his educational and military history to secure his position. Rush has been arrested and is facing felony charges while the investigation continues.
- ▪Rush allegedly took home over 300 gold bars valued at more than $40 million and approximately $2 million in cash.
- ▪He is charged with theft of public money and has been denied bond.
- ▪The CIA referred the case to the FBI after internal investigations raised suspicions about Rush's requests for large amounts of gold and currency.
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National Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says May 28, 20262:57 PM ET By Bill Chappell Authorities allege that David J. Rush took home tens of millions of dollars worth of gold bars from his job at the CIA and fabricated key parts of his education and military history. He's seen here in a photo supplied by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office. Alexandria Sheriff's Office hide caption toggle caption Alexandria Sheriff's Office Many people in the workplace struggle with expense reports and imposter syndrome. And then, according to the FBI, there is David J.
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