Senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency
David Rush, a senior CIA official, has been accused of stealing over $40 million in gold bars and cash from the agency. His trial has been postponed to next week as he remains in custody. The allegations include falsifying qualifications and committing timecard fraud while employed at the CIA.
- ▪David Rush is accused of stealing 303 gold bars and more than $2 million in foreign currency from the CIA.
- ▪He was arrested after a search of his home revealed luxury watches and evidence of the theft.
- ▪Rush allegedly falsified his educational qualifications and military service to secure his position at the CIA.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 38 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Uh, Wut? CIA Senior Official Stole $40 Million in GOLD BARS, and That's Not the Worst Part — HotAir
- ▪ Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government - AP News — Google News
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David Rush was accused of stealing gold and cash that he had requisitioned from the CIA for ‘work-related expenses’. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/ReutersView image in fullscreenDavid Rush was accused of stealing gold and cash that he had requisitioned from the CIA for ‘work-related expenses’. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/ReutersVirginiaSenior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agencyDavid Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next week US politics live – latest updates Richard LuscombeFri 29 May 2026 11.07 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 11.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA senior intelligence operative accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m and hiding them at home…
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