Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found inside his home
A former CIA official was arrested last week after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his educational and military background, according to court records and sources familiar with the matter.
TL;DR
- Former CIA official David Rush arrested after $40 million in gold bars were allegedly found at his home.
- FBI agents also discovered $2 million in U.S. currency and 35 luxury watches during the search.
- Rush is accused of stealing public money and making false statements about his educational and military background.
- The investigation revealed alleged lies about his degrees from Clemson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the Naval Postgraduate School.
- He is also accused of falsely claiming military leave for which he was not eligible.
- The CIA and FBI are continuing their investigation into the matter.