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Ex-CIA spook captured with gold treasure admits creating secret programs to steal nearly $200 million

When the FBI raided the Virginia home of ex-CIA official David Rush in May, agents found nearly 300 gold bars, each weighing a kilogram; 35 luxury watches; €104,795; and roughly $2 million in U.S. currency. This apparently stolen treasure was only the tip of the iceberg. 'His self-serving actions threatened to erode public confidence in the intelligence…

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The Blaze· Oct 7, 3:45 PMEx-CIA spook captured with gold treasure admits creating secret programs to steal nearly $200 million

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