A former CIA officer has been charged with stealing tens of millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency from the agency.

The FBI alleges David Rush lied about his military service and education to secure government jobs.

Two days before his arrest, the FBI searched Rush’s home, finding over 300 gold bars worth approximately $40 million along with $2 million in cash, according to an FBI affidavit.

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A former CIA officer in Virginia is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency from the very agency he worked for, according to an FBI affidavit and a source familiar with the matter.