Former CIA official pleads guilty to stealing $40 million in gold bars
A former senior CIA official admitted abusing his position to acquire Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million.
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A former senior official at the Central Intelligence Agency pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself, acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million.
Prosecutors said the scheme involved the former official using his position within the agency to amass the assets over time, though further details of the exact mechanism used have not been fully disclosed.
Guilty plea in federal case
The guilty plea resolves at least part of the federal case against the former official, though it is not yet clear what sentence prosecutors will seek or when sentencing is scheduled to take place.
Cases involving current or former intelligence officials accused of financial crimes tend to draw significant scrutiny given the access to sensitive information and resources that comes with such positions.
Authorities have not indicated whether additional individuals are under investigation in connection with the case.
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