CIA officer arrested with gold bars accused of making up top secret program, sources say (opens original article in a new tab)

A CIA officer was arrested for allegedly creating a fake top-secret program to defraud the government of $40 million in gold bars and cash, with charges including theft of public money and false claims about his military service and education.

• CIA officer David Rush is accused of creating a fake top-secret program to obtain government funds.
• Rush allegedly stole $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches from the government.
• Rush faces charges of theft of public money and false claims about his education and military service.
• The case has raised concerns about CIA employee vetting and security protocols.