Ex-US government official arrested after $40m in gold bars found in home
A former US government official has been arrested after agents discovered approximately $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches in his residence.
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A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official, identified as David J. Rush, has been arrested and charged with stealing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government. Authorities reportedly discovered approximately 303 gold bars, along with significant amounts of cash and luxury watches, during a search of his residence in Virginia.
Rush, who possessed a top-secret security clearance, allegedly acquired the gold and foreign currency between November 2025 and March 2026 under the guise of "work-related expenses." Furthermore, investigators accuse him of fabricating his educational and military background, including falsely claiming college degrees and military service. The CIA initiated an internal investigation and subsequently referred the matter to the FBI after identifying potential legal violations.
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- BBC: reporting on the arrest of David Rush, an ex-US government official, and the discovery of gold bars, cash, and watches
- AP: charging an ex-CIA official with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government
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