CIA puts senior officials on leave over officer arrested with gold bars

nbcnews.com·By Courtney Kube, Julia Ainsley and Dan De Luce
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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 investigation into David Rush, a senior CIA officer accused of falsifying his credentials and hiding $40 million in gold bars and other valuables discovered during an FBI search of his home. The CIA has placed several senior officials on administrative leave over concerns about how they handled Rush’s requests for funds, prompting internal reviews and congressional briefings.

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