Ex-CIA Official Accused of Stealing 300+ Gold Bars Worth 1.3 Billion Baht

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A former senior CIA official is accused of stealing over 300 gold bars, valued at more than $40 million, from the US federal government and hiding them at his home.

•David R. R. Rush, a former senior official at the CIA, has been arrested and charged with public theft.
•The stolen items include over 300 gold bars valued at over $40 million and approximately $2 million in cash.
•The FBI found the stolen gold and cash hidden in Rush's home in Virginia after he had been requesting and receiving large sums of foreign currency and gold bullion for work expenses.

Overview

•On May 28, the AP reported on the case of David R. Rush.
•Between November and March, Rush requested and received foreign currency and gold bars for work expenses.
•On May 18, federal agents searched Rush's home.
•Over 300 gold bars valued at over $40 million were seized from Rush's home.
•Approximately $2 million in US dollars and 35 luxury watches were also seized from Rush's home.
•Rush was arrested the day after the search of his home.
•Rush is currently in custody awaiting trial.
•A federal court hearing is scheduled for May 29 in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Key Entities

Organization

CIA(ซีไอเอ)ℹ️

The US federal agency engaged in intelligence activities, where the accused formerly worked.

FBI(เอฟบีไอ)ℹ️

The federal law enforcement agency that investigated and arrested David Rush.

Department of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️

The US federal department collaborating with the FBI and CIA on the investigation.

Person

David Rush(เดวิด รัช)

Former senior official at the CIA accused of stealing gold bars and cash from the federal government.

Place

Virginia(รัฐเวอร์จิเนีย)ℹ️

The US state where the accused David Rush resides and where his home was searched.

Alexandria(เมืองอเล็กซานเดรีย)ℹ️

The city in Virginia where the federal court where David Rush is awaiting trial is located.