Ex-CIA official arrested with $40 million in gold, millions in cash

Federal agents arrested a former Central Intelligence Agency official in Virginia last week, discovering a significant cache of wealth in his home. The FBI found around 300 gold bars, valued at over $40 million, along with millions in cash and luxury watches. The former official, David Rush, faces charges of fraud and embezzlement, according to local media reports.

The CIA had been conducting an internal investigation into Rush after receiving whistleblower complaints about potential irregularities. Rush, who held a senior executive position, had reportedly requested and received substantial amounts of foreign currency and gold for work-related expenses between November and March. However, an internal review by the CIA failed to locate these assets.

During a search of Rush's residence on May 18, FBI agents discovered the gold bars, each weighing approximately one kilogram. The court documents do not specify why Rush was storing such a large quantity of gold and millions in cash at his home, nor do they detail the work project that led to this accumulation of wealth.

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approximately 303 lingotes de oro, cada uno con un peso aproximado de un kilogramo