CIA officer arrested with gold bars accused of making up top secret program, sources say

nbcnews.com·By Dan De Luce, Gordon Lubold and Courtney Kube
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on an ongoing investigative story about David Rush, a former CIA officer accused of fabricating a top-secret government program to fraudulently obtain public funds, resulting in the discovery of $40 million in gold bars at his home. The investigation raises concerns about internal oversight at the CIA and how sensitive programs are monitored, though there is no evidence Rush was aiding a foreign government.

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