FBI seizes $40M in gold bars from ex-CIA agent David Rush's Virginia home
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Former CIA agent David Rush was arrested after FBI agents discovered 303 gold bars worth over $40 million hidden in his Virginia home. Rush, who held top security clearance, faces a charge of theft of public money and remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing. The gold bars, each weighing about 2.2 pounds, were seized during a search of his residence.
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David Rush, who is facing a charge of theft of public money, was arrested last week and remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing next week.
His attorney declined USA TODAY's request for comment on May 27.
During a search of Rush's Virginia home last week, FBI agents found 303 gold bars that each weighed about 2.2 pounds and are estimated to be worth more than $40 million.
An ex-government official with top security clearance has been arrested after federal agents found hundreds of gold bars in his Virginia home worth at least $40 million.
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