A former CIA officer has admitted to his involvement in a sprawling scheme of fraud, which included the possession of gold bars valued at approximately $40 million. The ex-officer, David Rush, has entered into a plea agreement as part of a case that reveals a much larger operation, defrauding the government of nearly $200 million. During the proceedings, it was disclosed that Rush had exposed a secret intelligence source to a foreign official. His guilty plea comes amidst multiple charges related to wire fraud and theft, highlighting serious concerns regarding the hiring practices for former intelligence officials.