Former CIA Official David Rush Arrested After $40 Million Discovery
What we know about David Rush, ex-CIA official arrested after FBI finds $40 million in gold bars, cash, and luxury watches at his home
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David Rush, a former senior official at the CIA, was arrested after the FBI found approximately $40 million in gold bars, cash, and luxury watches at his Virginia home. The investigation began after an internal audit revealed missing assets he had requested for work-related expenses.
- 01Rush allegedly requested access to large amounts of gold and foreign currency for 'work-related expenses' between November and March.
- 02The FBI's raid on Rush's home on May 18 uncovered about 303 gold bars valued at nearly $40 million.
- 03In addition to the gold, agents found around $2 million in cash and numerous luxury watches, including Rolexes.
- 04Rush has not been charged with theft of the gold or currency but faces charges for falsifying his college application and fraudulently obtaining military leave pay.
- 05CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred the case to the FBI after an internal investigation identified potential legal violations.
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David Rush, a former senior official associated with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), was arrested following an FBI raid on his Virginia residence on May 18. The raid revealed a substantial cache of assets, including approximately 303 gold bars valued at nearly $40 million, around $2 million in cash, and numerous luxury watches, notably several Rolex timepieces. Rush, who was identified in court documents as a former senior executive service-level employee at a U.S. government agency, had allegedly requested access to these assets for what he described as 'work-related expenses' from November to March. However, an internal CIA audit later uncovered that these assets were missing, prompting an investigation that led to the FBI's involvement. While Rush has not been charged with theft, he faces accusations of falsifying parts of his college application history and fraudulently obtaining military leave pay by falsely claiming affiliation with the Navy Reserve. He is currently held in federal custody as the investigation continues.
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The arrest of a former CIA official raises concerns about internal security and potential misuse of government resources.
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