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CIA Officer Arrested with Gold Bars; Officials on Leave

6/5/2026

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The CIA placed officials on administrative leave after internal flags raised concerns about David Rush, a CIA officer, requesting gold bars and foreign currency.
Rush was arrested in Virginia on May 19 after FBI agents found about 303 gold bars, $2 million in cash and over 30 luxury watches at his home.
Court filings allege Rush filed false Navy Reserve timesheets and requested large foreign-currency and gold-bar expenses.

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Story summary

The CIA placed officials on administrative leave after internal flags raised concerns about David Rush, a CIA officer, requesting gold bars and foreign currency.
Rush was arrested in Virginia on May 19 after FBI agents found about 303 gold bars, $2 million in cash and over 30 luxury watches at his home.
Court filings allege Rush filed false Navy Reserve timesheets and requested large foreign-currency and gold-bar expenses.