CIA Officials Put on Leave as Officer’s Gold-Stash Scandal Unfolds

The CIA has placed several senior officials on administrative leave while it reviews how they handled the case of David Rush, a veteran officer arrested in Virginia for allegedly lying about his Navy Reserve status and for receiving large sums of foreign currency and gold bars for “work-related expenses.” Authorities found about 303 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury watches at his home. The unfolding case has lawmakers questioning vetting and oversight, with the CIA referring the matter to the FBI as an internal investigation continues.