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Ex-Senior CIA official embezzled $40m in Gold Bars for work-related expenses (apnews.com)

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[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

He had it all stored in personal storage, bought a bunch of luxury watches and had millions in cash lying around, and lied about his credentials for the job.

The FBI affidavit concludes that there’s probable cause to believe that Rush “knowingly embezzled, stole, purloined, or knowingly converted a thing of value of the United States” for his personal use.

I agree that some scrutiny should also go to the approver. I’ve heard that often in government fraud cases like this people are usually working together to get through required approvals and processes.

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The only thing he did wrong was lie about his credentials. Is that a criminal offence?

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

“knowingly embezzled, stole, purloined, or knowingly converted a thing of value of the United States”

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 1 points 1 month ago

Read the article. Doesn't sound like he stole or embezzled.

Sounds like he asked his boss for something and it was approved.