{
  "id": 12942451,
  "title": "US executive admits $193.6m fraud after FBI finds 298 gold bars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/us-executive-admits-193-6m-fraud-after-fbi-finds-298-gold-bars",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/federal-executive-with-top-secret-clearance-created-a-fake-classified-program-and-diverted-145-million-into-luxury-property-and-gold-after-fbi-found-298-gold-bars-he-pleaded-guilty-to-a-193-6-million-fraud/articleshow/134791260.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a shocking turn of events, David J. Rush, a former high-ranking federal employee, has admitted guilt in a case of extensive fraud against the US government. Using his top-secret clearance, he concocted imaginary government projects to pocket nearly $194 million. His lavish spending spree included luxury objects and assets, leading to an FBI raid that uncovered gold bars and cash.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}