Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks

A former CIA official, David Rush, is reportedly nearing a plea deal after being found with over $40 million worth of gold bars in his Virginia home in May, according to a court filing. Prosecutors and Rush's lawyer requested a federal district court in Virginia to extend the deadline for filing an indictment until October 8th, arguing that a pre-indictment resolution would conserve government and judicial resources.

The parties have reportedly reached an agreement in principle that would resolve the case before an indictment is filed, as the evidence obtained so far indicates that proceeding to an indictment and trial would involve substantial litigation regarding classified material. The charges against Rush are currently undisclosed, as the criminal complaint from May alleges that he stole public money through timesheet fraud and provided false information about his education and military service.

Additionally, Rush is accused of fraudulently taking military leave totaling $77,000 and requesting large amounts of foreign currency and gold bars from the government for work-related expenses, which his employer was unable to identify a legitimate use for. Rush was ordered to remain in custody pending trial due to a severe flight risk, as determined by a federal judge.