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Following the arrest of former CIA official David Rush, the agency has placed several senior and lower level officials on leave 1 4 6. This administrative action was taken due to concerns over how these officials managed Rush's requests for money or handled initial internal flags that his requests were suspicious 1 7. While some employees are on leave, other senior officers were reportedly reassigned while FBI and agency investigations into Rush's activities continue 4 6. Rush was arrested in May 2026 after authorities discovered 303 gold bars worth approximately $40 million at his residence 8 10 13.