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Report nowA former employee of the US foreign intelligence service CIA is alleged to have embezzled gold bars and other assets worth several million dollars in the course of his work.
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During a search of his home in the state of Virginia, 303 gold bars weighing around one kilogram each were seized, several US media outlets reported, citing court documents available to them. The value of the gold is estimated at more than 40 million dollars.
According to the reports, the man worked in a high-ranking position for the CIA until recently. According to the Washington Post, he worked in the Department of Science and Technology.
He had requested the gold bars and another "substantial" sum of money between last November and March for "business expenses". During an internal check, however, large parts of it could no longer be found. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was then called in.
$40 million in gold bars.
— Jen (@JPo1369) May 28, 2026
$2 million in cash.
Fake degrees.
Stolen valor.
Former CIA.
I wonder how he slept at night. pic.twitter.com/LwhSmAZXoK
During the search last week, investigators discovered not only the gold bars but also two million dollars in cash and 35 luxury watches, including numerous Rolex models.
The man has been arrested and will remain in custody until a hearing on June 5. He is reportedly accused of embezzling public funds.
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28.05.2026, 23:13
