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Real event · international · 2026-10-07

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

Final verdict announced: October 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET

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

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself.

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The official's actions involved significant financial misconduct.

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