A former senior CIA official is in federal custody after investigators say they found a staggering haul inside his Virginia home: more than 300 gold bars worth over $40 million, roughly $2 million in cash, and about 35 luxury watches.
His name is David Rush, and federal filings say he told the government the gold was for work.
Rush, who allegedly held top secret-level security clearance, was arrested last week and charged with criminal theft of public money in the Eastern District of Virginia.
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An FBI affidavit says Rush requested and received foreign currency and tens of millions of dollars in gold bars for “work-related expenses” between November and March.
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