Ex-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
Summary
David Rush, a former CIA official, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after being found with over $40 million in gold bars at his home. He admitted to stealing government money, sharing secret information with a foreign government, and will pay nearly $200 million in fines and give up luxury property and items.Key Facts
- David Rush, 49, was arrested in May and had 298 gold bars worth over $40 million at his home.
- He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and agreeing to pay $200 million in restitution to the government.
- Rush admitted to giving secret information to a foreign government, risking national security.
- He used false claims about a secret program to get money for luxury real estate in South Florida.
- Rush had control over government expenses without proper oversight, enabling him to spend large amounts.
- In addition to gold, he was found with $2 million cash and 35 luxury watches.
- The case includes a $45 million wire transfer linked to his crimes.
- A hearing to set his sentence is scheduled for January 28, with up to 20 years in prison possible.
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