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Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme

A former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.

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CBS News· Oct 6, 7:25 PMEx-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme

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