CIA officer David Rush, who worked on highly sensitive intelligence programs, reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors after he was caught siphoning money and gold with a fake government contract.
CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190M, including gold bars
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A former CIA officer admitted to creating a fake top-secret program to steal $190 million, including gold bars.
- David J. Rush pleaded guilty to wire fraud and stealing government funds.
- He created a fake special access program to funnel money to himself.
- Law enforcement found $46 million in gold bars and other assets in his home.
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