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7 October 2026

Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million. (Image credit: U. S. Dept. of Justice via AP)

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