Former US government official David Rush has been arrested after investigators discovered $40 million worth of gold bars in his home, which he apparently forgot to mention during his exit interview. Between November 2025 and March 2026, Rush made several requests for 'work-related expenses' that included tens of millions in gold bars and foreign currency—because nothing says 'covert operations' like hauling around briefcases full of bullion.

The CIA, in a stunning display of organizational oversight, 'was unable to locate' the gold bars during a routine review, which raises fascinating questions about their definition of 'misplaced office supplies.' CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred the matter to the FBI after an internal investigation, presumably after someone finally thought to ask why Rush needed enough gold to stock a small central bank for his day-to-day government duties. The arrest represents either a spectacular case of government employee theft or the world's most expensive clerical error.