Former CIA officer charged with stealing millions of dollars’ worth of gold bars from government
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Key Points:
- David Rush, a former CIA officer in Virginia, has been charged with stealing tens of millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency from the CIA, according to an FBI affidavit.
- Rush allegedly lied about his military service and education, falsely claiming to be a Navy pilot and holding advanced degrees, which were not verified by the CIA before his 17-year tenure.
- He fraudulently claimed 744 hours of military leave after his honorable discharge in 2015, resulting in approximately $77,000 in wrongful compensation.
- Shortly before his arrest, the FBI found over 300 gold bars worth about $40 million, $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches at Rush’s home; additional stolen funds remain unrecovered.
- The CIA referred the case to the FBI after an internal investigation, and the FBI is continuing its investigation in coordination with the CIA and Department of Justice.