The Economic Times

Former CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars reaches tentative plea deal: What happened to David Rush and what prosecutors say he stole

A former CIA officer has reached a tentative plea agreement with federal prosecutors. David Rush allegedly stole over forty million dollars in gold and foreign currency. Investigators recovered hundreds of gold bars and millions in cash from his home. Prosecutors also claim he created a fake classified project to facilitate the theft. The case moves toward resolution, avoiding a trial with classified evidence.