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Former CIA official David Rush was arrested after federal agents discovered 303 gold bars worth an estimated $40 million at his Virginia residence 6 8 10. During the May 2026 search, investigators also seized $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches 3 9. Rush, who held a top secret clearance, is accused of theft of public money 7 8. Prosecutors allege he funneled government funds for personal use by creating a fake black box spy program while working on highly sensitive projects 4 5. Although some initial filings focused on how he inflated his academic credentials to obtain military leave pay, the investigation confirmed the presence of the gold 1 2.

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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 · quora.comWEB
   How did the CIA and FBI catch senior CIA official David Rush for ...

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3. 3 · bbc.comACADEMIC
   ex-US government official arrested after $40m in gold bars found in ...

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4. 4 · washingtonpost.comACADEMIC
   CIA officer who had gold bars is accused of creating fake spy program

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5. 5 · nbcnews.comWEB
   CIA officer accused of stealing gold bars was no low-level agent

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6. 6 · cbsnews.comWEB
   Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found ...

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7. 7 · kcra.comWEB
   Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars - KCRA

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8. 8 · abcnews.comACADEMIC
   FBI finds 303 gold bars in home of CIA employee who allegedly lied ...

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9. 9 · nypost.comWEB
   CIA officer with $40M in gold bars worked on nuclear sub program

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10. 10 · wbaltv.comWEB
    Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars - WBAL-TV

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