Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

Oct 7, 2026 · The Associated Press

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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

This image provided by U.S. Department of Justice, and contained in a court filing, shows gold bars and cash that was seized from a David J. Rush

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.

(Image credit: U.S. Dept. of Justice via AP)