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In May 2026, FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Virginia residence of David Rush, a former CIA official 49. During the search, authorities seized 303 gold bars, with each bar weighing approximately one kilogram 138. The gold is valued at roughly $40 million 257. In addition to the gold, agents recovered $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches 810. Rush was subsequently arrested and charged with theft of public money after claiming the assets were for work-related expenses 26.

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1. 1 · nytimes.comNEWS
   F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home

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2. 2 · foxnews.comWEB
   Federal official arrested after FBI finds $40M in gold bars at his home

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3. 3 · binance.comWEB
   FBI Finds 303 Gold Bars Worth $40 Million At CIA Official David ...

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4. 4 · bbc.comACADEMIC
   ex-US government official arrested after $40m in gold bars ... - BBC

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5. 5 · cbsnews.comWEB
   Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in ...

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6. 6 · abcnews.comACADEMIC
   Former CIA officer who had 303 gold bars in his home ordered ...

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7. 7 · wbaltv.comWEB
   Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars - WBAL-TV

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8. 8 · fox4news.comWEB
   $40M in gold bars, $2M cash seized in arrest of former U.S. official ...

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9. 9 · usatoday.comWEB
   Feds seize $40M in gold bars from ex-CIA official's house in Virginia

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10. 10 · yahoo.comWEB
    Ex-CIA officer arrested after FBI seizes 300 gold bars worth over $40 ...

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