A now-former officer with the Central Intelligence Agency has pleaded guilty to stealing almost $200 million, including hundreds of gold bars.
Politics / United States
CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190 million, including gold bars
Government & PolicySecuritySurveillanceIntelligenceDepartment of Justice
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