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Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme

By Caitlin Yilek, Stefan Becket · Oct 6, 2026, 2:25 PM CDT

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A former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.

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The article provides no details about the identity of the former CIA official, the specific programs alleged to be fake, any investigative or legal proceedings, corroborating evidence, or statements from government or law‑enforcement sources.

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