Gold, Lies, and Spies: The Curious Case of David Rush David Rush, a 17 year veteran of the CIA's science and technology division, has been embroiled in a scandal that highlights the agency's failure to detect deceit within its own ranks.
The former executive service level employee is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million from his government office and hiding them in his basement.
Rush allegedly falsified his credentials, claiming to be a navy pilot and possessing a Ph. D. from a prestigious university.