Former CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars, sources say
A former CIA officer has been accused of stealing 300 gold bars and lying about his background for nearly two decades. David Rush, who held a senior position with Top-Secret clearance, allegedly stashed the gold bars in his home for personal gain. The case raises concerns about the effectiveness of the federal government's security vetting processes.
- ▪David Rush was charged with criminal theft of public money in the Eastern District of Virginia.
- ▪He is accused of secretly stashing gold bars worth over $40 million in his home.
- ▪Rush allegedly lied about his educational background and work experience for nearly two decades.
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EXCLUSIVENational SecurityNational SecurityFormer CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars, sources sayThe longtime senior officer was also accused of lying about his background for nearly two decades, according to court documents about the case. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The former senior officer is accused of secretly stashing gold bars in his home, according to court documents.Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 5:03 PM EDTBy Julia Ainsley, Dan De Luce and Gary GrumbachWASHINGTON — A former CIA senior officer with Top-Secret level clearance has been accused secretly stashing millions in gold bars in his home that he said he needed for “work-related expenses,” according to court documents and two people familiar with the officer’s…
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