Ex-CIA official found with gold bars admits to sprawling scheme, agrees to forfeit $194 million
He admitted inventing fake classified programs to move nearly $200 million in government funds and buy Florida real estate, gold bars and luxury assets.
- On Tuesday, former CIA official David Rush pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Alexandria, Virginia, admitting he fabricated classified government programs to divert nearly $200 million in public funds.
- Prosecutors said Rush invented fake 'highly sensitive and classified government programs' to steer $145 million to a holding company, later using the funds to purchase gold bars and four Florida properties.
- As part of his plea agreement, Rush agreed to forfeit at least $194 million, including 298 gold bars and $2 million in cash found by FBI agents during a search of his home.
- Rush had been fired after falsifying his academic and military records. Investigators believe additional assets remain missing, with four people familiar with the case telling NBC News more could be hidden.
- The U.S. intelligence community inspector general continues investigating how the CIA missed Rush's alleged falsehoods on his application. Meanwhile, the FBI cleared Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg of wrongdoing despite his professional relationship with Rush.
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Ex-CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to $194M Gold Bar Fraud
Former CIA official David Rush pleaded guilty to a $194 million wire fraud scheme that bankrolled hundreds of gold bars and Florida luxury properties after he invented programs and lied his way into power. David Rush, 49, stood in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, and admitted one count of wire fraud. Prosecutors described a years-long […]
Former CIA Official Admits Diverting $194 Million via Fraudulent Classified Programs
David J. Rush, a former senior CIA official, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for diverting approximately $194 million from the U. S. government, a sum that includes over $40 million in gold bars and Florida real estate acquired through fabricated classified programs. Rush, 49, of Ashburn, Virginia, admitted to creating a bogus "highly classified" government program to justify buying luxury properties in Palm Beach and Hobe Sound, Florida, with the …
Rush invented government programs and siphoned off budget funds for them, which he used for personal gain.
Senior CIA officer caught with 300 gold bars, stole nearly $200...
A former senior CIA officer caught with nearly 300 gold bars in his basement admitted in court Tuesday that he invented fake classified programs to steal nearly $200 million in taxpayer money that he hid in Florida mansions, gold, and luxury goods. David J. Rush also admitted that he exposed... Read More The post Senior CIA officer caught with 300 gold bars, stole nearly $200 million appeared first on The Horn News - Proudly American, Fiercely …
The charge of electronic fraud of which David Rush pleaded guilty carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment
CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars
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.
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