Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing $40M In Gold Bars
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David J. Rush pleaded guilty on 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.
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David J. Rush pleaded guilty on 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.
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In a shocking turn of events, David J. Rush, a former high-ranking federal employee, has admitted guilt in a case of extensive fraud against the US government. Using his top-secret clearance, he concocted imaginary government projects to pocket nearly $194 million. His lavish spending spree included luxury objects and…
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- Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing $40M In Gold Bars (opens HuffPost in a new tab)
David J. Rush pleaded guilty on 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.
- CIA Executive Pleads Guilty to $194 Million Fraud, Including 298 Gold Bars (opens Townhall in a new tab)
- Ex-CIA official pleads guilty to nearly $200 million government fraud scheme (opens Anadolu Agency in a new tab)
David Rush admitted to creating fake classified programs to divert government funds for Florida properties and gold
- US executive admits $193.6m fraud after FBI finds 298 gold bars (opens The Times of India in a new tab)
In a shocking turn of events, David J. Rush, a former high-ranking federal employee, has admitted guilt in a case of extensive fraud against the US government. Using his top-secret clearance, he concocted imaginary government projects to pocket nearly $194 million. His lavish spending spree included luxury objects and…
