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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over US$40 million, according to court records. David Rush fabricated a “highly classified”

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  1. CNN: Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
  2. South China Morning Post: Ex-CIA official accused of stealing US$40 million in gold bars pleads guilty