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Ex-CIA Officer David Rush Arrested After $40M Gold Seizure

6/9/2026

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Investigators say David Rush (former CIA officer) fabricated a “special access program” to divert money, leading to seizure of $40 million in gold bars.
Rush was arrested and is jailed in Alexandria, Virginia pending trial.
A May 18 FBI raid found 303 gold bars, $2 million cash and 35 luxury watches.
Prosecutors allege Rush filed false timesheets, claimed bogus degrees and Navy pilot status, causing senior CIA officials to be placed on leave.

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Story summary

Investigators say David Rush (former CIA officer) fabricated a “special access program” to divert money, leading to seizure of $40 million in gold bars.
Rush was arrested and is jailed in Alexandria, Virginia pending trial.
A May 18 FBI raid found 303 gold bars, $2 million cash and 35 luxury watches.
Prosecutors allege Rush filed false timesheets, claimed bogus degrees and Navy pilot status, causing senior CIA officials to be placed on leave.