Former CIA Official Arrested for Alleged Gold Bullion Theft

A former CIA official has been accused of persuading the agency to provide him with $40 million in gold bars. He was reportedly part of one of the military’s most confidential nuclear submarine initiatives, having been specially selected for that role, according to a new report.

David Rush, 49, was taken into custody in May after an FBI raid at his home in Virginia uncovered a staggering amount of wealth: 300 gold bars weighing one kilogram each, $2 million in cash, and numerous Rolex watches. His role involved heading a clandestine maritime program at the Pentagon, as confirmed by NBC News.

In the role, which he was allegedly assigned by Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, Rush maintained communication with the Navy’s submarine chief responsible for the cutting-edge Columbia-class submarines, the report stated.

Another source indicated that this program ranks among the most sensitive within the military.

However, Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesman, labeled the assertion that Feinberg authorized Rush’s appointment as “completely false and glossed over.” Feinberg has not faced any allegations of misconduct related to this incident.

According to a federal affidavit, Rush made multiple requests to the CIA for “substantial amounts” of foreign currency and hundreds of gold bars between November and March. Court documents suggest that the investigation uncovered Rush had provided misleading information about his educational history and military experience for many years, using these fabrications to climb the ranks within the military and government.

Furthermore, he supposedly utilized his position to request vast amounts of gold bullion, claiming it was needed for “work purposes.” However, the CIA found no records validating Rush’s justification for such a large request.

As of now, Rush’s attorney has not responded to inquiries for commentary.