F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- David Rush, a senior CIA official, was arrested after FBI agents found over 300 gold bars worth more than $40 million, along with luxury watches and $2 million in cash, at his Virginia home.
- Rush is charged with stealing public money by submitting fraudulent time sheets and falsely claiming Navy Reserve status to obtain military leave pay.
- The CIA initiated an internal investigation that led to the FBI's involvement and Rush's subsequent arrest on May 19.
- Court documents reveal Rush requested large quantities of foreign currency and gold bars for work-related expenses but the agency could not account for the assets until the home search.
- The reasons behind Rush's possession of such a vast amount of gold and cash remain unclear, as do the details of the work project allegedly requiring these resources.