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FBI Arrests Former Senior CIA Official Over Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
Federal agents arrested a former senior CIA official and charged him with stealing hundreds of gold bars valued at more than $40 million from the U.S. government and storing them at his home.
May 28, 1:38 AM·1m read5 sources
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The FBI arrested a former senior CIA official after agents recovered approximately $40 million in gold bars from the individual's residence. The former official held top-secret clearance while employed at the agency.
Federal prosecutors charged the former official with theft of government property. The complaint states that hundreds of gold bars were taken from federal holdings and concealed at the suspect's home. NPR reported that the bars were valued at more than $40 million.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and involved recovery of the gold bars from the residence. The former official is accused of removing the bars while employed at the CIA. No additional individuals have been named in connection with the case.
“A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home.”
