Federal authorities have filed charges against a retired high-ranking CIA official, alleging the former intelligence officer made off with hundreds of gold bars valued at more than $40 million from government stockpiles.
The accused former agency employee, who previously maintained top secret security clearance during their career, is suspected of hiding the stolen precious metals at their personal residence, according to the charges.
The case involves what prosecutors describe as a massive theft of federal property, with the gold bars representing a significant financial loss to taxpayers.
