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Former US intelligence operative who stockpiled gold at home admits to $200 million fraud
BBC · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
A former US intelligence operative has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving approximately $200 million and admitted to passing classified information to foreign officials.
- The 49-year-old former operative was identified as David Rush.
- Rush pleaded guilty to wire fraud after initially facing charges of stealing public funds.
- Investigators discovered 298 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches during a raid on his residence.
- Rush admitted to passing classified information to foreign government officials, compromising the safety of human intelligence sources.
- Between November 2025 and March 2026, Rush received massive amounts of foreign currency and millions in gold bullion under the guise of work expenses.
- He utilized his authority to approve his own expenses without oversight to fund luxury real estate purchases in South Florida.
- Under a plea agreement, Rush must forfeit luxury watches, two BMW vehicles, and approximately $39 million from his bank accounts.
- A federal judge deferred his sentencing until January, with charges carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years.
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