Source: BroBible
Summary
A former CIA employee, George Rush, was arrested by the FBI for stealing public money by filling out fraudulent time sheets. During a raid on his home in Virginia, agents found 303 gold bars worth over $40 million, $2 million in cash, and nearly three dozen luxury watches. The CIA had sensed something was amiss when Rush requested a significant quantity of foreign currency and tens of millions of dollars in gold bars for work-related expenses.
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The habit of secrecy gets a new name.
Stealing public money by filling out fraudulent time sheets is a new trend. The CIA’s “black budget” is a great way to cover “work-related expenses”. Gold bars are the new currency for espionage operations. Luxury watches are a must-have for every CIA employee. The line between work and personal expenses is blurred.
The routine arrives with confidence: who needs a “black budget” when you can just steal from the government?
Author: Evan Null
