Former senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency
David Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next week
TL;DR
- David Rush, a former CIA executive service-level employee, is accused of stealing 303 gold bars and over $2 million in foreign currency.
- The stolen items were allegedly taken from his government office and hidden at his home, where 35 luxury watches were also found.
- Rush is also charged with stealing public money by allegedly falsifying his educational qualifications and military service to secure his CIA job.
- He reportedly claimed military leave and misrepresented his rank and experience in the navy.
- Rush was arrested on May 19th, denied bond, and his detention hearing was postponed to June 5th.