Former CIA Worker Accused of Stealing Gold Used Fake Secret Program

A former CIA worker is in trouble for allegedly stealing over $40 million worth of gold bars. David J. Rush was arrested last month and charged with stealing public money. Police say he created a fake secret spy program to hide his crimes. The fake program helped him steal millions of dollars for himself.

Rush worked for the CIA, which is America's spy agency. He created what experts call a "special access program" or SAP. These programs are like black boxes that hold the most secret spy operations. Even people with top security clearance cannot see inside these programs without special permission.

The investigation shows that Rush brought two coworkers into his fake program. He may have tricked them into helping him without them knowing it was fake. Rush convinced one of them to send millions of dollars to his fake program through a government contract. But the contract was also fake, according to investigators.

When the FBI searched his house in May, they found 303 gold bars worth about $40 million. They also found $2 million in cash and 35 expensive watches. A judge ruled that Rush must stay in jail because he might try to run away before his trial. The judge said Rush has the skills and money to escape if he wanted to.