Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from former CIA official who faked being a Navy pilot
A former senior U.S. official with top secret clearance was allegedly caught with $40 million in gold bars after an FBI raid on his Virginia home.
TL;DR
- Former senior U.S. government official David J. Rush arrested by FBI.
- FBI raid on his Virginia home uncovered $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches.
- Rush allegedly defrauded the government by faking his military background and educational credentials.
- He claimed to be a Navy Reserve captain and Air Force test pilot, but was an information systems technician and discharged as a lieutenant.
- He also allegedly claimed fraudulent military leave and faked university degrees.
- Rush held a senior position with the CIA and possessed top secret security clearance.
- The case has been moved to a grand jury.