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

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A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.

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  • A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:52:18 UTC.

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