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CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars
Publisher description: CIA officer David Rush, who worked on highly sensitive intelligence programs, reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors after he was caught siphoning money and gold with a fake government contract.
TechCrunch | Oct 7, 2026 | Zack Whittaker
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Rush, a Virginia resident, admitted to one count of wire fraud linked to running the fabricated operation and defrauding the government while he was a CIA officer. Per court filings, Rush had significant authority over government intelligence programs and spending. As part of the scheme, Rush used the program and fake government contract to trick an unnamed defense contractor into buying large amounts of gold that Rush then pocketed.
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