
Former Senior CIA Official Charged With Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars
A former senior CIA official with top secret clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government.
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A former senior CIA official with top secret clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government.
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